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$137,446
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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

520 MELROSE CT

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
0
Baths
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$137K
$110K low$165K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$94 (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.$4,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.1 mi
E
North Hill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 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

520 Melrose Ct 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Des Moines County

What homes are worth in Burlington 52601

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

This home
$39K$542K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Burlington 52601.

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

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

Estimated value$137,446
CheaperTypical $127,772Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

How 520 Melrose Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,44654% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac12% of homes9% of homes

About 520 Melrose Ct

How much is 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA is $137,446 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $110,315 to $164,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA last sell?

520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA?

520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA is assigned to Burlington Community High School (high), rated D-; Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; North Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,029 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 54% of them ($137,446 against a typical $127,772) and its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.18 ac). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 46% 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 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Melrose Ct, Burlington, IA was $94. The county assessed it at $4,800.

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