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840 S STARR AVE

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,328 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,754 (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.$88,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
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
Edward Stone Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
James Wilson Grimes SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 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

840 S Starr Ave 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 91% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Older than 85% 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 area2,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 840 S Starr Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Living areabigger than2,328 ft²91% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac28% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than189818% of homes15% of homes

About 840 S Starr Ave

When did 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA last sell?

840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA?

840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,328 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA built?

840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA?

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

How does 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,029 homes in Burlington 52601, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,328 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1898 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 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 840 S Starr Ave, Burlington, IA was $1,754. The county assessed it at $88,400.

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