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12378 HIGHWAY 61

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,753 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.
20.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,098 (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.$425,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$128,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$391,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$425,400

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Wet barDeck · 255 ft²Patio · 140 ft²Porch · 130 ft²

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

M
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 2.2 mi
E
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.7 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 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

12378 Highway 61 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Among the largest lots in Burlington 52601
  • Newer than 71% 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 area1,753 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size20.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 12378 Highway 61 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than1,753 ft²75% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.7 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197271% of homes66% of homes

About 12378 Highway 61

When did 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA last sell?

12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,753 square feet of living space and a 20.70-acre lot.

When was 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA built?

12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA is assigned to Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; Sunnyside Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,004 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 75% of them (1,753 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (20.7 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1972 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 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12378 Highway 61, Burlington, IA was $4,098. The county assessed it at $425,400.

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