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Last sold for $180,000 on Mar 4, 2019

516 SOUTH ST

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
0
Baths
3,760 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
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.$180,000 · Mar 4, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,922 (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.$239,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,500

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.15 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.

E
James Wilson Grimes SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Burlington Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52601These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,904
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

516 South 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 Burlington 52601
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Des Moines County

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Living area3,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 516 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than3,760 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac40% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195052% of homes46% of homes

About 516 South St

When did 516 South St, Burlington, IA last sell?

516 South St, Burlington, IA last sold on Mar 4, 2019 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 516 South St, Burlington, IA?

516 South St, Burlington, IA has 3,760 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 516 South St, Burlington, IA built?

516 South St, Burlington, IA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 516 South St, Burlington, IA?

516 South St, Burlington, IA is assigned to James Wilson Grimes School (elementary), rated F; Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated F; Burlington Community High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 516 South St, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,004 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,760 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 516 South St, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 516 South St, Burlington, IA was $4,922. The county assessed it at $239,500.

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