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$177,165$198 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $95,000 on Dec 1, 1997

1955 DOWS ST

ELY, IA 52227
3
Beds
2
Baths
894 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
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

$177K
$140K low$214K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Dec 1, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,574 (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.$188,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,200

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.Split Foyer
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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
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.Deck · 24 ft²

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 AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.2 mi
E
Prairie Hill ElementaryB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.4 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 5.0 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

1955 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Older than 73% of homes in Ely 52227

What homes are worth in Ely 52227

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

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$132K$920K

This home is worth more than 9% 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.

Estimated value$177,165
CheaperTypical $367,508Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area894 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1955 Dows St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,1659% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19829% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than894 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac16% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than198327% of homes57% of homes

About 1955 Dows St

How much is 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA is $177,165 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $140,069 to $214,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA last sell?

1955 Dows St, Ely, IA last sold on Dec 1, 1997 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA?

1955 Dows St, Ely, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 894 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA built?

1955 Dows St, Ely, IA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA?

1955 Dows St, Ely, IA is assigned to Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated D+; Prairie Hill Elementary (elementary), rated B-; 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 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,400 homes in Ely 52227, it is worth more than 9% of them ($177,165 against a typical $367,508), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($198 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 10% of them (894 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1983 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 26% 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 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 Dows St, Ely, IA was $2,574. The county assessed it at $188,200.

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