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$87,571$52 / 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 74How 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 W MONROE ST

LAKE CITY, IA 51449
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,685 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$88K
$65K low$111K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,562 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$184,040 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,040

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCALHOUN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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.Yes
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.Garage, Detached
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 · 216 ft²Patio · 216 ft²Porch · 480 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.

H
South Central Calhoun High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
South Central Calhoun Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 10.0 mi
E
South Central Calhoun Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 10.8 mi

District: South Central Calhoun Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51449These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.2,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,634
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,975
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

521 W Monroe 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 78% of homes in Lake City 51449
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Lake City 51449
  • Among the oldest homes in Calhoun County

What homes are worth in Lake City 51449

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

This home
$41K$498K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Lake City 51449.

How it measures up in Lake City 51449

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake City 51449.

Estimated value$87,571
CheaperTypical $141,682Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$52
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,685 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,486 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 521 W Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake City 51449Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,57122% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$526% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,685 ft²64% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac62% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than18862% of homesalmost no homes

About 521 W Monroe St

How much is 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA is $87,571 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $64,612 to $110,530. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA last sell?

521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA?

521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,685 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA built?

521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA?

521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA is assigned to South Central Calhoun High School (high), rated C+; South Central Calhoun Middle School (middle), rated D+; South Central Calhoun Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in South Central Calhoun Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA compare to other homes in Lake City 51449?

Among the 945 homes in Lake City 51449, it is worth more than 22% of them ($87,571 against a typical $141,682), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($52 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,685 ft² against a typical 1,486 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1886 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 27% 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 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 W Monroe St, Lake City, IA was $2,562. The county assessed it at $184,040.

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