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$567,534$271 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Jun 26, 2015

1523 FOREST LN

MARION, IA 52302
5
Beds
0
Baths
2,091 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$568K
$490K low$645K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Jun 26, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,964 (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.$516,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$462,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$474,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$516,700

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.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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
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.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Oak Ridge Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Linn - Mar High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Echo Hill ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52302These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.43,355
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.595 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,692
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

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How this home compares

1523 Forest Ln 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 95% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Linn County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Marion 52302

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

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$114K$651K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Marion 52302.

How it measures up in Marion 52302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marion 52302.

Estimated value$567,534
CheaperTypical $272,525Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$271
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area2,091 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 1523 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 52302Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$567,53495% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27188% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than2,091 ft²87% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac85% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than201183% of homes90% of homes

About 1523 Forest Ln

How much is 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA is $567,534 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $489,782 to $645,286. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA last sell?

1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA last sold on Jun 26, 2015 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA?

1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2,091 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA built?

1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA?

1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA is assigned to Oak Ridge Middle School (middle), rated B+; Linn - Mar High School (high), rated A-; Echo Hill Elementary (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Linn-Mar Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA compare to other homes in Marion 52302?

Among the 16,254 homes in Marion 52302, it is worth more than 95% of them ($567,534 against a typical $272,525), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($271 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,091 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2011 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 95% 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 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1523 Forest Ln, Marion, IA was $8,964. The county assessed it at $516,700.

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