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$116,827$112 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

537 BALLARD ST

WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$117K
$94K low$140K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,370 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$127,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,900

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.1 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
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Attached
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 · 140 ft²Patio · 420 ft²

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

E
West Burlington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi

District: West Burlington Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52655These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,337
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.177 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,983
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,178
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

537 Ballard 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 76% of homes in West Burlington 52655
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in West Burlington 52655
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in West Burlington 52655

What homes are worth in West Burlington 52655

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

This home
$60K$567K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in West Burlington 52655.

How it measures up in West Burlington 52655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Burlington 52655.

Estimated value$116,827
CheaperTypical $179,467Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 537 Ballard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Burlington 52655Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,82724% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11234% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²25% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac12% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196043% of homes56% of homes

About 537 Ballard St

How much is 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA is $116,827 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $94,089 to $139,565. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA last sell?

537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA?

537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA built?

537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA?

537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA is assigned to West Burlington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School (middle), rated C. All sit in West Burlington Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA compare to other homes in West Burlington 52655?

Among the 1,527 homes in West Burlington 52655, it is worth more than 24% of them ($116,827 against a typical $179,467), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($112 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1960 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 39% 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 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Ballard St, West Burlington, IA was $1,370. The county assessed it at $127,900.

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