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$117,932$160 / 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 81How 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 $32,000 on Aug 31, 1990

5268 1ST ST

MELROSE, IA 52569
1
Baths
736 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.
3,267 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$118K
$95K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$32,000 · Aug 31, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$444 (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.$67,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,820

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.13 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
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 260 ft²

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 · 14.9 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

5268 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.

  • Worth more than 67% of homes in Melrose 52569
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Monroe County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Monroe County
  • Among the smallest lots in Monroe County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Melrose 52569

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

This home
$46K$379K

This home is worth more than 67% 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.

Estimated value$117,932
CheaperTypical $108,749Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,267 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 5268 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,93267% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16065% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than736 ft²20% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,267 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198046% of homes65% of homes

About 5268 1st St

How much is 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA is $117,932 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $95,330 to $140,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA last sell?

5268 1st St, Melrose, IA last sold on Aug 31, 1990 for $32,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA?

5268 1st St, Melrose, IA has 1 bathrooms, 736 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA built?

5268 1st St, Melrose, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA?

5268 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 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,319 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than 67% of them ($117,932 against a typical $108,749), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($160 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 20% of them (736 ft² against a typical 1,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,267 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1980 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 45% 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 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5268 1st St, Melrose, IA was $444. The county assessed it at $67,820.

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