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$135,362$76 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $12,000 on Aug 26, 2022

540 MONROE ST

AINSWORTH, IA 52201
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,792 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.
0.23 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$135K
$114K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Aug 26, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,414 (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.$179,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.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.Mixed
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 · 123 ft²Shed · 176 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Highland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi
H
Highland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi
E
Highland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.5 mi

District: Highland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52201These 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.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.93%
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.4.5%
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.1,122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

540 Monroe 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 80% of homes in Ainsworth 52201
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Ainsworth 52201
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Ainsworth 52201
  • Older than 76% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Ainsworth 52201

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

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$77K$588K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Ainsworth 52201.

How it measures up in Ainsworth 52201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ainsworth 52201.

Estimated value$135,362
CheaperTypical $214,147Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 540 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAinsworth 52201Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,36220% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$768% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²65% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac14% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than190039% of homes24% of homes

About 540 Monroe St

How much is 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA is $135,362 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,629 to $157,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA last sell?

540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA last sold on Aug 26, 2022 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA?

540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,792 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA built?

540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA?

540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA is assigned to Highland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Highland High School (high), rated B-; Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Highland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA compare to other homes in Ainsworth 52201?

Among the 516 homes in Ainsworth 52201, it is worth more than 20% of them ($135,362 against a typical $214,147), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($76 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,615 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 23% 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 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Monroe St, Ainsworth, IA was $2,414. The county assessed it at $179,000.

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