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$242,149$35 / 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 83How 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

521 COLUMBIA ST

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
6
Beds
2 / 3
Baths
6,948 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
24
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$242K
$200K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$299,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$299,000

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.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 108 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Hill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 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

521 Columbia 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 80% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Among the largest homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Older than 96% 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
$37K$541K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$242,149
CheaperTypical $127,892Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$35
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area6,948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,370 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 521 Columbia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,14980% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$354% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than6,948 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac73% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than18705% of homes4% of homes

About 521 Columbia St

How much is 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA is $242,149 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $200,189 to $284,109. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA last sell?

521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA?

521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6,948 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA built?

521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA?

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

How does 521 Columbia St, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,029 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 80% of them ($242,149 against a typical $127,892), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($35 against a typical $101), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,948 ft² against a typical 1,370 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1870 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 75% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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