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1648 DOWS ST

ELY, IA 52227
3
Baths
884 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,014 (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.$145,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Patio · 364 ft²

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
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.1 mi
E
Prairie Hill ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.3 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.8 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52227These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.3,953
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,442
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

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How this home compares

1648 Dows St 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Ely 52227

How it measures up in Ely 52227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ely 52227.

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1648 Dows St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Living areabigger than884 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than18952% of homes3% of homes

About 1648 Dows St

When did 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA last sell?

1648 Dows St, Ely, IA last sold on Jan 12, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA?

1648 Dows St, Ely, IA has 3 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA built?

1648 Dows St, Ely, IA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA?

1648 Dows St, Ely, IA is assigned to Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-; Prairie Hill Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Prairie Point High School (high), rated D. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,404 homes in Ely 52227, it is bigger than 9% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1895 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1648 Dows St, Ely, IA was $2,014. The county assessed it at $145,100.

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