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Last sold for $50,000 on May 24, 2010

3042 MICHEL AVE

ROWLEY, IA 52329
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,248 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.
4.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$50,000 · May 24, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,194 (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.$104,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,250

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.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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 9.0 mi
E
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 9.0 mi

District: Independence Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52329These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.712
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,472
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

3042 Michel 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Rowley 52329
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Buchanan County

How it measures up in Rowley 52329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowley 52329.

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size4.21 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 3042 Michel Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowley 52329Buchanan County
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²32% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.21 ac70% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than191833% of homes27% of homes

About 3042 Michel Ave

When did 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA last sell?

3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA last sold on May 24, 2010 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA?

3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 4.21-acre lot.

When was 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA built?

3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA?

3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA is assigned to Independence Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C; East Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Independence Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA compare to other homes in Rowley 52329?

Among the 357 homes in Rowley 52329, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (4.21 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1918 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3042 Michel Ave, Rowley, IA was $1,194. The county assessed it at $104,250.

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