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Last sold for $39,500 on May 26, 2021

1220 MERCER ST

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
0
Baths
3.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,500 · May 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.58 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.92
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.0 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Burlington Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,904
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1220 Mercer St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Burlington 52601

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Lot size3.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 1220 Mercer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Lot sizebigger than3.92 ac95% of homes91% of homes

About 1220 Mercer St

When did 1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA last sell?

1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA last sold on May 26, 2021 for $39,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA?

1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA is assigned to Sunnyside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; Burlington Community High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1220 Mercer St, Burlington, IA was $10. The county assessed it at $11,800.

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