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Last sold for $116,000 on Sep 30, 2024

2203 MELVIN AVE

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
3
Beds
1 / 2
Baths
1,782 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,000 · Sep 30, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$622 (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.$103,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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.Yes
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

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

2203 Melvin 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 76% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Burlington 52601

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 area1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 2203 Melvin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than1,782 ft²76% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac75% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199484% of homes81% of homes

About 2203 Melvin Ave

When did 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA last sell?

2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA last sold on Sep 30, 2024 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA?

2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,782 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA built?

2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a mobile/manufactured home. The building has 1 story.

How does 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,004 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 76% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1994 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 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2203 Melvin Ave, Burlington, IA was $622. The county assessed it at $103,000.

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