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$87,636$55 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

918 WELLS ST

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,593 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.
0.21 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.
1
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

$88K
$62K low$114K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (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.$55,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 138 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.

E
North Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.7 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

918 Wells 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 75% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Older than 76% of homes in Des Moines County

What homes are worth in Burlington 52601

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

This home
$35K$577K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Burlington 52601.

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Estimated value$87,636
CheaperTypical $122,487Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,593 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,361 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 918 Wells St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,63631% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5519% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,593 ft²66% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac57% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes24% of homes

About 918 Wells St

How much is 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA is $87,636 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $61,749 to $113,523. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA last sell?

918 Wells St, Burlington, IA last sold on Sep 8, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA?

918 Wells St, Burlington, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,593 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA built?

918 Wells St, Burlington, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA?

918 Wells St, Burlington, IA is assigned to North Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,003 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 31% of them ($87,636 against a typical $122,487), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($55 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,593 ft² against a typical 1,361 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 25% 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 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Wells St, Burlington, IA was $752. The county assessed it at $55,400.

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