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$306,000$168 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

15224 HIGHWAY 61

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
4
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,824 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$306K
$244K low$368K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$744 (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.$86,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,000

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.22 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
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
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.Yes
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 · 112 ft²Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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

E
Mediapolis Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.7 mi
M
Mediapolis Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.7 mi
H
Mediapolis High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Mediapolis 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

15224 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Older than 87% of homes in Des Moines County

What homes are worth in Burlington 52601

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

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$36K$526K

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$306,000
CheaperTypical $127,529Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 15224 Highway 61 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,00088% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16881% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²78% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac87% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than189016% of homes13% of homes

About 15224 Highway 61

How much is 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA is $306,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $244,344 to $367,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA last sell?

15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA built?

15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA is assigned to Mediapolis Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mediapolis Middle School (middle), rated A+; Mediapolis High School (high), rated A. All sit in Mediapolis Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,004 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 88% of them ($306,000 against a typical $127,529), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($168 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 86% 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 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15224 Highway 61, Burlington, IA was $744. The county assessed it at $86,000.

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