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$582,407$390 / 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 89How 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

6551 OLD RIVER RD

ELY, IA 52227
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,495 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.
4.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
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.

Valuation

$582K
$519K low$646K 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.$382,407
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$305,926
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.35%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO · recorded Apr 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,790 (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.$383,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$383,100

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.89
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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

M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 5.1 mi
E
Prairie Heights ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.2 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 5.7 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52227These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.3,953
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,442
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

6551 Old River Rd 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 96% of homes in Linn County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ely 52227

What homes are worth in Ely 52227

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

This home
$134K$942K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Ely 52227.

How it measures up in Ely 52227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ely 52227.

Estimated value$582,407
CheaperTypical $348,680Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$390
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,495 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,562 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size4.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 6551 Old River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$582,40791% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39095% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,495 ft²44% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.89 ac83% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19129% of homes9% of homes

About 6551 Old River Rd

How much is 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA is $582,407 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $518,641 to $646,173. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA last sell?

6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA last sold on Jan 4, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA?

6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,495 square feet of living space and a 4.89-acre lot.

When was 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA built?

6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA?

6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA is assigned to Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-; Prairie Heights Elementary (elementary), rated B; Prairie Point High School (high), rated D. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,405 homes in Ely 52227, it is worth more than 91% of them ($582,407 against a typical $348,680), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($390 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,495 ft² against a typical 1,562 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (4.89 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1912 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 96% 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 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6551 Old River Rd, Ely, IA was $4,790. The county assessed it at $383,100.

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