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$281,534$142 / 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 79How 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

401 PLAINS ST

MIDDLETOWN, IA 52638
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,978 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$282K
$222K low$341K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,256 (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.$159,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$141,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 478 ft²Patio · 478 ft²Porch · 256 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.

M
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 6.7 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi
E
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 7.7 mi

District: Burlington Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52638These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,924
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,077
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

401 Plains 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Middletown 52638

What homes are worth in Middletown 52638

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

This home
$67K$412K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Middletown 52638.

How it measures up in Middletown 52638

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middletown 52638.

Estimated value$281,534
CheaperTypical $221,663Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,533 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 401 Plains St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddletown 52638Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,53470% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14246% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,978 ft²77% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac36% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than191019% of homes27% of homes

About 401 Plains St

How much is 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA is $281,534 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $221,949 to $341,119. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA last sell?

401 Plains St, Middletown, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA?

401 Plains St, Middletown, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,978 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA built?

401 Plains St, Middletown, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA?

401 Plains St, Middletown, IA is assigned to Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; Sunnyside Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA compare to other homes in Middletown 52638?

Among the 238 homes in Middletown 52638, it is worth more than 70% of them ($281,534 against a typical $221,663), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($142 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,978 ft² against a typical 1,533 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1910 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 82% 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 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Plains St, Middletown, IA was $2,256. The county assessed it at $159,300.

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