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$137,734
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 Jul 14, 2026

638 RAMSEY ST

WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
1
Beds
1
Baths
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$138K
$115K low$160K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$137,734
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,187

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$804 (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.$57,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyDES MOINES
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)
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
West Burlington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

638 Ramsey 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.

  • Newer than 85% of homes in Des Moines County

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
$59K$584K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$137,734
CheaperTypical $172,658Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 638 Ramsey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Burlington 52655Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,73437% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac42% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199782% of homes85% of homes

About 638 Ramsey St

How much is 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA is $137,734 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $115,093 to $160,375. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA last sell?

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

How big is 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA?

638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA built?

638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA?

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

How does 638 Ramsey 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 37% of them ($137,734 against a typical $172,658), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1997 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 48% 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 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA was $804. The county assessed it at $57,500.

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