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$99,701
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 66How 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

MELROSE, IA 52569
0
Baths
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$100K
$66K low$134K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$450 (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.$24,759 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,625
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,134
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,759
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,759

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLucas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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, Detached

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

E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 13.0 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.0 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.8 mi

District: Chariton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52569These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

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 77% of homes in Lucas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Melrose 52569
  • Among the newest homes in Lucas County

What homes are worth in Melrose 52569

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

This home
$43K$341K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Melrose 52569.

How it measures up in Melrose 52569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 52569.

Estimated value$99,701
CheaperTypical $117,618Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,70130% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac78% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than202398% of homesalmost all homes

About

How much is , Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Melrose, IA is $99,701 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $65,636 to $133,766. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Melrose, IA last sell?

, Melrose, IA last sold on Feb 7, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was , Melrose, IA built?

, Melrose, IA was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.

What schools serve , Melrose, IA?

, Melrose, IA is assigned to Columbus Elementary School (elementary); Chariton High School (high), rated C+; Chariton Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Chariton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Melrose, IA compare to other homes in Melrose 52569?

Among the 1,314 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than 30% of them ($99,701 against a typical $117,618), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2023 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 23% 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 , Melrose, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Melrose, IA was $450. The county assessed it at $24,759.

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