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$157,882
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 77How 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

DOWS ST

ELY, IA 52227
0
Baths
436 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$158K
$122K low$194K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18 (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.$1,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.0 mi
E
Prairie Hill ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.3 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.8 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%

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How this home compares

Dows 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 93% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Among the smallest lots 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
$138K$896K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$157,882
CheaperTypical $354,905Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size436 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How Dows St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,8827% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than436 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes

About Dows St

How much is Dows St, Ely, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Dows St, Ely, IA is $157,882 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,739 to $194,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Dows St, Ely, IA last sell?

Dows St, Ely, IA last sold on Oct 16, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Dows St, Ely, IA?

Dows St, Ely, IA is assigned to Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-; Prairie Hill Elementary (elementary), rated A-; 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 Dows St, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,404 homes in Ely 52227, it is worth more than 7% of them ($157,882 against a typical $354,905) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (436 ft² against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 20% 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 Dows St, Ely, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for Dows St, Ely, IA was $18. The county assessed it at $1,100.

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