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$75,811$47 / 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 61How 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

520 SALEM ST

WHITING, IA 51063
3
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,600 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$76K
$46K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,302 (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.$181,329 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,879
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,298
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,329

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMONONA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 24 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.

E
Whiting Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Whiting Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Whiting Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51063These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.641
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,709
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,872
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

520 Salem 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 71% of homes in Whiting 51063
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Whiting 51063
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Monona County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Whiting 51063

What homes are worth in Whiting 51063

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

This home
$26K$432K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Whiting 51063.

How it measures up in Whiting 51063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whiting 51063.

Estimated value$75,811
CheaperTypical $113,628Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 520 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhiting 51063Monona County
Estimated valuepricier than$75,81129% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4715% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²61% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac9% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than192047% of homes46% of homes

About 520 Salem St

How much is 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA is $75,811 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $46,244 to $105,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA last sell?

520 Salem St, Whiting, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA?

520 Salem St, Whiting, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA built?

520 Salem St, Whiting, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA?

520 Salem St, Whiting, IA is assigned to Whiting Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Whiting Senior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Whiting Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA compare to other homes in Whiting 51063?

Among the 503 homes in Whiting 51063, it is worth more than 29% of them ($75,811 against a typical $113,628), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($47 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Monona County, it is worth more than 37% 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 Salem St, Whiting, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Salem St, Whiting, IA was $2,302. The county assessed it at $181,329.

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