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$195,894$227 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $86,000 on Jun 2, 2008

521 ELM AVE

NORWALK, IA 50211
2
Beds
2
Baths
864 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$196K
$164K low$228K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$86,000 · Jun 2, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,648 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$164,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWarren
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²

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
Oviatt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.1 mi
M
Norwalk Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Norwalk High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Norwalk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50211These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,417
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.281 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,016
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,471
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 Elm Ave 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 94% of homes in Norwalk 50211
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Norwalk 50211
  • Older than 93% of homes in Norwalk 50211

What homes are worth in Norwalk 50211

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

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$173K$875K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Norwalk 50211.

How it measures up in Norwalk 50211

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norwalk 50211.

Estimated value$195,894
CheaperTypical $330,164Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 521 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorwalk 50211Warren County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,8946% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22757% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²3% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac60% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than19587% of homes18% of homes

About 521 Elm Ave

How much is 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA is $195,894 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $163,622 to $228,166. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA last sell?

521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA last sold on Jun 2, 2008 for $86,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA?

521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA built?

521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA?

521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA is assigned to Oviatt Elementary School (elementary); Norwalk Middle School (middle), rated B; Norwalk High School (high), rated B. All sit in Norwalk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA compare to other homes in Norwalk 50211?

Among the 6,577 homes in Norwalk 50211, it is worth more than 6% of them ($195,894 against a typical $330,164), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($227 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 3% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1958 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Warren County, it is worth more than 16% 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 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA was $2,648. The county assessed it at $164,200.

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