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$71,695$100 / 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 75How 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 $43,500 on Nov 9, 2020

511 21ST ST

FORT MADISON, IA 52627
1
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$72K
$54K low$90K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,500 · Nov 9, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$702 (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.$47,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,290

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Patio · 126 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Fort Madison Junior/Senior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Fort Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.8 mi

District: Fort Madison Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52627These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.11%
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.11,784
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

511 21st 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 less than 76% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Fort Madison 52627

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

This home
$27K$483K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Fort Madison 52627.

How it measures up in Fort Madison 52627

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Madison 52627.

Estimated value$71,695
CheaperTypical $109,404Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 511 21st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Madison 52627Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,69526% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10058% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac7% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than195463% of homes54% of homes

About 511 21st St

How much is 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA is $71,695 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $53,842 to $89,548. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA last sell?

511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA last sold on Nov 9, 2020 for $43,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA?

511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA built?

511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA?

511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA is assigned to Fort Madison Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C-; Fort Madison Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Fort Madison Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA compare to other homes in Fort Madison 52627?

Among the 5,153 homes in Fort Madison 52627, it is worth more than 26% of them ($71,695 against a typical $109,404), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($100 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 5% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1954 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 24% 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 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 21st St, Fort Madison, IA was $702. The county assessed it at $47,290.

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