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Light Industrial (10% Improved Office Space; Machine Shop)Industrial
Last sold for $40,000 on Mar 10, 1992

237 MAIN ST

MELVIN, IA 51350
0
Baths
5,880 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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.$40,000 · Mar 10, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$864 (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.$68,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,750

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
46
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Light Industrial (10% Improved Office Space; Machine Shop)
CountyOsceola
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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.Metal
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 3 ft²

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 · 9.4 mi
E
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.4 mi
M
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.0 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

237 Main 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Osceola County
  • Newer than 91% 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 area5,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 237 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvin 51350Osceola County
Living areabigger than5,880 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac56% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than198091% of homes85% of homes

About 237 Main St

When did 237 Main St, Melvin, IA last sell?

237 Main St, Melvin, IA last sold on Mar 10, 1992 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 Main St, Melvin, IA?

237 Main St, Melvin, IA has 5,880 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 237 Main St, Melvin, IA built?

237 Main St, Melvin, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 237 Main St, Melvin, IA?

237 Main 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 237 Main St, Melvin, IA compare to other homes in Melvin 51350?

Among the 211 homes in Melvin 51350, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,880 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1980 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 237 Main St, Melvin, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 237 Main St, Melvin, IA was $864. The county assessed it at $68,750.

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