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$143,841$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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5280 4TH ST

MELROSE, IA 52569
1
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$144K
$120K low$168K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,126 (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.$98,450 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,370
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,450

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.0.18
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 300 ft²Porch · 168 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

5280 4th 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 76% of homes in Melrose 52569
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Monroe County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Monroe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Monroe County
  • Newer than 89% 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
$45K$353K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$143,841
CheaperTypical $109,816Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 5280 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,84176% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16064% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²33% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac26% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than200775% of homes89% of homes

About 5280 4th St

How much is 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA is $143,841 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $120,055 to $167,627. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA last sell?

5280 4th St, Melrose, IA last sold on Apr 26, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA?

5280 4th St, Melrose, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA built?

5280 4th St, Melrose, IA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA?

5280 4th 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 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,313 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than 76% of them ($143,841 against a typical $109,816), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($160 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 33% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2007 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 54% 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 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5280 4th St, Melrose, IA was $1,126. The county assessed it at $98,450.

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