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$211,930$110 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $76,000 on Aug 8, 2012

1520 SPRUCE AVE

RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 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.
6.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$212K
$192K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$76,000 · Aug 8, 2012
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.$190,838
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$152,670
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.10%
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.$21,092
HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO · recorded Aug 8, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,080 (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.$258,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$238,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyWashington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.83
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.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 192 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Highland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Highland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
E
Highland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi

District: Highland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52327These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,498
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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 Spruce Ave 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 79% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Riverside 52327

What homes are worth in Riverside 52327

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

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$111K$650K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Riverside 52327.

How it measures up in Riverside 52327

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 52327.

Estimated value$211,930
CheaperTypical $322,003Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size6.83 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1520 Spruce Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverside 52327Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$211,93021% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1106% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²73% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.83 ac81% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than191220% of homes30% of homes

About 1520 Spruce Ave

How much is 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA is $211,930 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $191,922 to $231,938. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA last sell?

1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA last sold on Aug 8, 2012 for $76,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA?

1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 6.83-acre lot.

When was 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA built?

1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA?

1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA is assigned to Highland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Highland High School (high), rated B-; Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Highland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA compare to other homes in Riverside 52327?

Among the 1,388 homes in Riverside 52327, it is worth more than 21% of them ($211,930 against a typical $322,003), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($110 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (6.83 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1912 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 49% 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 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1520 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA was $3,080. The county assessed it at $258,000.

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