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159 S CENTRAL AVE

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,869 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.
0.15 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$766 (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.$41,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
37
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyDes Moines
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 329 ft²Porch · 212 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
North Hill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Burlington 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

159 S Central 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Des Moines County

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Living area1,869 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 159 S Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than1,869 ft²79% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac38% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than189016% of homes13% of homes

About 159 S Central Ave

How big is 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA?

159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,869 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA built?

159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA?

159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA is assigned to North Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Burlington Community High School (high), rated D-; Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,029 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,869 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 S Central Ave, Burlington, IA was $766. The county assessed it at $41,300.

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