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$83,386$64 / 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 59How 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

1538 VELVET AVE

LORIMOR, IA 50149
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,296 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.
9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$83K
$50K low$117K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$614 (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.$74,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.00
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Detached
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.Porch · 240 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.

E
East Union Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.8 mi
M
East Union Middle-High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 6.8 mi

District: East Union Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50149These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.135
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.965
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,717
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,105
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

1538 Velvet 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 75% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Lorimor 50149

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

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$17K$511K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Lorimor 50149.

How it measures up in Lorimor 50149

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lorimor 50149.

Estimated value$83,386
CheaperTypical $147,046Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size9 ac
SmallerTypical 3.88 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1538 Velvet Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLorimor 50149Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,38630% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6430% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²39% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9 ac64% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than192042% of homes41% of homes

About 1538 Velvet Ave

How much is 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA is $83,386 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $49,502 to $117,270. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA last sell?

1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA?

1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 9.00-acre lot.

When was 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA built?

1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA?

1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA is assigned to East Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; East Union Middle-High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in East Union Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA compare to other homes in Lorimor 50149?

Among the 494 homes in Lorimor 50149, it is worth more than 30% of them ($83,386 against a typical $147,046), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($64 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (9 ac against a typical 3.88 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 25% 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 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Velvet Ave, Lorimor, IA was $614. The county assessed it at $74,170.

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