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$256,489$204 / 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 86How 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

1520 ROCK ISLAND DR

ELY, IA 52227
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,256 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.

Valuation

$256K
$220K low$293K 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.$36,889
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$29,511
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.84%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$173,600
FIRST FCU · recorded Apr 26, 2010
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$46,000
FIRST FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,984 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$260,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,000

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.18 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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Deck · 156 ft²

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

M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.5 mi
E
Prairie Hill ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.7 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 5.2 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52227These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.3,953
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,442
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

1520 Rock Island 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 less than 77% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Ely 52227

What homes are worth in Ely 52227

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

This home
$134K$942K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Ely 52227.

How it measures up in Ely 52227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ely 52227.

Estimated value$256,489
CheaperTypical $348,680Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,562 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 1520 Rock Island Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,48923% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20438% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²25% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac57% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than199434% of homes66% of homes

About 1520 Rock Island Dr

How much is 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA is $256,489 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $219,629 to $293,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA last sell?

1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA last sold on Aug 24, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA?

1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA built?

1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA?

1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA is assigned to Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-; Prairie Hill Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Prairie Point High School (high), rated D. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,405 homes in Ely 52227, it is worth more than 23% of them ($256,489 against a typical $348,680), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($204 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 1,562 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1994 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 57% 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 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1520 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA was $3,984. The county assessed it at $281,000.

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