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Last sold for $45,000 on Jan 10, 2018

172 NORTH ST

MELVIN, IA 51350
0
Baths
2,360 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jan 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,842 (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.$146,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyOsceola
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle

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.

H
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.5 mi
E
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.6 mi
M
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.2 mi

District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51350These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,979
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,559
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

172 North 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Melvin 51350
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Melvin 51350

How it measures up in Melvin 51350

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melvin 51350.

Living area2,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 172 North St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvin 51350Osceola County
Living areabigger than2,360 ft²93% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac60% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197689% of homes81% of homes

About 172 North St

When did 172 North St, Melvin, IA last sell?

172 North St, Melvin, IA last sold on Jan 10, 2018 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 North St, Melvin, IA?

172 North St, Melvin, IA has 2,360 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 172 North St, Melvin, IA built?

172 North St, Melvin, IA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 North St, Melvin, IA?

172 North St, Melvin, IA is assigned to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School (high), rated B-; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 North St, Melvin, IA compare to other homes in Melvin 51350?

Among the 211 homes in Melvin 51350, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,360 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1976 against a typical 1932). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 North St, Melvin, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 172 North St, Melvin, IA was $1,842. The county assessed it at $146,580.

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