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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $15,000 on Apr 2, 2014

123 MELROSE CT

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
3
Beds
0.5
Baths
1,076 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Apr 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$440 (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.$23,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
North Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 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

123 Melrose Ct 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.

  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Newer than 70% 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.

Living area1,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 123 Melrose Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than1,076 ft²27% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac59% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197070% of homes65% of homes

About 123 Melrose Ct

When did 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA last sell?

123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA last sold on Apr 2, 2014 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA?

123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA has 3 bedrooms, 0.5 bathrooms, 1,076 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA built?

123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA?

123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA is assigned to Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated D; North Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,003 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,076 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1970 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 123 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA was $440. The county assessed it at $23,700.

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