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$71,891
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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Sep 29, 2022

1ST CT

MELROSE, IA 52569
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$72K
$47K low$97K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Sep 29, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$60 (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.$4,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,480

Climate Risk

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.6%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Grant Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 15.1 mi
M
Albia Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 15.7 mi
H
Albia High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.7 mi

District: Albia Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52569These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

1st Ct 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 81% of homes in Monroe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Melrose 52569

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

This home
$47K$386K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Melrose 52569.

How it measures up in Melrose 52569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 52569.

Estimated value$71,891
CheaperTypical $117,618Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

How 1st Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,89121% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes3% of homes

About 1st Ct

How much is 1st Ct, Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1st Ct, Melrose, IA is $71,891 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $46,717 to $97,065. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1st Ct, Melrose, IA last sell?

1st Ct, Melrose, IA last sold on Sep 29, 2022 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1st Ct, Melrose, IA?

1st Ct, Melrose, IA is assigned to Grant Center (elementary); Albia Middle School (middle), rated A; Albia High School (high), rated B. All sit in Albia Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1st Ct, Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,313 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than 21% of them ($71,891 against a typical $117,618) and its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1st Ct, Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1st Ct, Melrose, IA was $60. The county assessed it at $4,480.

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