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$460,959$613 / 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 71How 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 $456,000 on Dec 4, 2014

255TH ST

MELROSE, IA 52569
1
Baths
752 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.
38.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$461K
$328K low$593K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$456,000 · Dec 4, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$502 (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.$32,070 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,070

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.57 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.60
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 60 ft²Shed · 192 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

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.

E
Grant Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 15.7 mi
M
Albia Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 16.2 mi
H
Albia High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.2 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

255th 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 most valuable homes in Melrose 52569
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Monroe County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Monroe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Melrose 52569
  • Older than 87% of homes in Melrose 52569

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
$43K$383K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$460,959
CheaperTypical $117,618Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$613
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size38.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 255th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$460,959almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$613almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than752 ft²22% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.6 ac97% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes25% of homes

About 255th St

How much is 255th St, Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255th St, Melrose, IA is $460,959 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $328,471 to $593,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255th St, Melrose, IA last sell?

255th St, Melrose, IA last sold on Dec 4, 2014 for $456,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255th St, Melrose, IA?

255th St, Melrose, IA has 1 bathrooms, 752 square feet of living space and a 38.60-acre lot.

When was 255th St, Melrose, IA built?

255th St, Melrose, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 255th St, Melrose, IA?

255th St, 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 255th St, Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,313 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than almost all of them ($460,959 against a typical $117,618), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($613 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 22% of them (752 ft² against a typical 1,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (38.6 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 97% 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 255th St, Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 255th St, Melrose, IA was $502. The county assessed it at $32,070.

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