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$295,665$188 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1285 MESSIAH DR

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
2
Beds
1 / 2
Baths
1,570 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.
193 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$296K
$266K low$325K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$295,665
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$236,532

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,366 (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.$239,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.00
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 144 ft²

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

M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
James Wilson Grimes SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1285 Messiah Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Among the smallest lots in Burlington 52601
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Burlington 52601

What homes are worth in Burlington 52601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$35K$550K

This home is worth more than 88% 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.

Estimated value$295,665
CheaperTypical $121,414Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,570 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size193 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 1285 Messiah Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,66588% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18888% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,570 ft²65% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than193 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than201497% of homes96% of homes

About 1285 Messiah Dr

How much is 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA is $295,665 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,264 to $325,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA last sell?

1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA?

1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,570 square feet of living space and a 0.00-acre lot.

When was 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA built?

1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA?

1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA is assigned to Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated D; Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; James Wilson Grimes School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,003 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 88% of them ($295,665 against a typical $121,414), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($188 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,570 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (193 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2014 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Messiah Dr, Burlington, IA was $3,366. The county assessed it at $239,600.

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