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Last sold for $8,000 on Jul 29, 1994

5252 1ST ST

MELROSE, IA 52569
1
Baths
0.12 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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Jul 29, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31 (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.$10,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,940

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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

E
Grant Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 15.0 mi
M
Albia Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 15.5 mi
H
Albia High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.5 mi

District: Albia Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52569These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

5252 1st 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Monroe County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Melrose 52569

How it measures up in Melrose 52569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 52569.

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5252 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac17% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes25% of homes

About 5252 1st St

When did 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA last sell?

5252 1st St, Melrose, IA last sold on Jul 29, 1994 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA?

5252 1st St, Melrose, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA built?

5252 1st St, Melrose, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA?

5252 1st St, Melrose, IA is assigned to Grant Center (elementary); Albia Middle School (middle), rated A; Albia High School (high), rated B. All sit in Albia Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,313 homes in Melrose 52569, its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5252 1st St, Melrose, IA was $31. The county assessed it at $10,940.

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