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$173,230$140 / 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 88How 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 $145,000 on May 12, 2025

821 UNIVERSITY ST

DONNELLSON, IA 52625
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,236 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$173K
$152K low$194K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · May 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,374 (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.$157,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,220

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Deck · 144 ft²Shed · 72 ft²Patio · 264 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Central Lee High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
Central Lee Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.5 mi
E
Central Lee Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.5 mi

District: Central Lee Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52625These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.2,448
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,481
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,236
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

821 University 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 more than 66% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Donnellson 52625
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Donnellson 52625

What homes are worth in Donnellson 52625

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

This home
$44K$523K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Donnellson 52625.

How it measures up in Donnellson 52625

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Donnellson 52625.

Estimated value$173,230
CheaperTypical $195,058Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 1.36 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 821 University St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDonnellson 52625Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,23042% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14058% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,236 ft²27% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac31% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196245% of homes61% of homes

About 821 University St

How much is 821 University St, Donnellson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 821 University St, Donnellson, IA is $173,230 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $152,051 to $194,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 821 University St, Donnellson, IA last sell?

821 University St, Donnellson, IA last sold on May 12, 2025 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 821 University St, Donnellson, IA?

821 University St, Donnellson, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,236 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 821 University St, Donnellson, IA built?

821 University St, Donnellson, IA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 821 University St, Donnellson, IA?

821 University St, Donnellson, IA is assigned to Central Lee High School (high), rated A-; Central Lee Middle School (middle), rated C+; Central Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Central Lee Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 821 University St, Donnellson, IA compare to other homes in Donnellson 52625?

Among the 1,139 homes in Donnellson 52625, it is worth more than 42% of them ($173,230 against a typical $195,058), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($140 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,236 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 1.36 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1962 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 66% 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 821 University St, Donnellson, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 821 University St, Donnellson, IA was $2,374. The county assessed it at $157,220.

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