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539 S 8TH ST

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
5
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,411 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.
4,182 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1868
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,132 (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.$61,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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, 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.Patio · 218 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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

E
James Wilson Grimes SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Burlington Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52601These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.27,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,904
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

539 S 8th 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Des Moines County

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Living area2,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,367 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size4,182 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1868
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 539 S 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than2,411 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,182 ft²9% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18683% of homes2% of homes

About 539 S 8th St

When did 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA last sell?

539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA?

539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,411 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA built?

539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA was built in 1868, making it 158 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA?

539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA is assigned to James Wilson Grimes School (elementary), rated F; Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,003 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,411 ft² against a typical 1,367 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (4,182 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1868 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 S 8th St, Burlington, IA was $1,132. The county assessed it at $61,300.

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