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Last sold for $328,000 on May 2, 2025

1538 ALDER DR

NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,704 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$328,000 · May 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,140 (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.$326,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$326,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 155 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Christine Grant Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
North Central Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Iowa City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52317These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,888
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.664 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,619
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,090
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

1538 Alder 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in North Liberty 52317
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Johnson County

How it measures up in North Liberty 52317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Liberty 52317.

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 1538 Alder Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Liberty 52317Johnson County
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²75% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac43% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than200965% of homes75% of homes

About 1538 Alder Dr

When did 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA last sell?

1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA last sold on May 2, 2025 for $328,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA?

1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA built?

1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a modular home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA?

1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA is assigned to Christine Grant Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Liberty High School (high), rated A-; North Central Junior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Iowa City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA compare to other homes in North Liberty 52317?

Among the 8,666 homes in North Liberty 52317, it is bigger than 75% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2009 against a typical 2006). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Alder Dr, North Liberty, IA was $5,140. The county assessed it at $326,100.

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