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$59,652$15 / 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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $27,000 on Aug 19, 2013

521 MADISON AVE

DONNELLSON, IA 52625
5
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
4,068 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$60K
$38K low$81K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,000 · Aug 19, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,172 (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.$79,140 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,140

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood 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.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 269 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.

H
Central Lee High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Central Lee Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.1 mi
E
Central Lee Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.1 mi

District: Central Lee Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52625These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,448
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,481
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,236
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

521 Madison 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 96% of homes in Donnellson 52625
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Donnellson 52625
  • Among the largest homes in Donnellson 52625
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Donnellson 52625
  • Older than 77% of homes in Donnellson 52625

What homes are worth in Donnellson 52625

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

This home
$48K$553K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Donnellson 52625.

How it measures up in Donnellson 52625

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Donnellson 52625.

Estimated value$59,652
CheaperTypical $194,933Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$15
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,535 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.37 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 521 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDonnellson 52625Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$59,6524% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than4,068 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac35% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes27% of homes

About 521 Madison Ave

How much is 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA is $59,652 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $38,496 to $80,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA last sell?

521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA last sold on Aug 19, 2013 for $27,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA?

521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,068 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA built?

521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA?

521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA is assigned to Central Lee High School (high), rated A-; Central Lee Middle School (middle), rated A-; Central Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Central Lee Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA compare to other homes in Donnellson 52625?

Among the 1,139 homes in Donnellson 52625, it is worth more than 4% of them ($59,652 against a typical $194,933), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($15 against a typical $128), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,068 ft² against a typical 1,535 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 1.37 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 Madison Ave, Donnellson, IA was $1,172. The county assessed it at $79,140.

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