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$136,048$147 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $43,000 on Dec 20, 2023

MELROSE, IA 52569
1
Baths
924 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$136K
$110K low$162K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Dec 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72 (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.$19,370 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,370

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)

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

E
Grant Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 14.9 mi
M
Albia Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 15.5 mi
H
Albia High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.5 mi

District: Albia 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 more than 75% of homes in Melrose 52569
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Monroe County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Monroe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Melrose 52569

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

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$46K$379K

This home is worth more than 75% 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$136,048
CheaperTypical $108,749Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 52569Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,04875% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14756% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²37% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than197742% of homes60% of homes

About

How much is , Melrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Melrose, IA is $136,048 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $109,974 to $162,122. 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 Dec 20, 2023 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Melrose, IA?

, Melrose, IA has 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was , Melrose, IA built?

, Melrose, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a modular home.

What schools serve , Melrose, IA?

, Melrose, IA is assigned to Grant Center (elementary); Albia Middle School (middle), rated A-; Albia High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Albia 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 1,319 homes in Melrose 52569, it is worth more than 75% of them ($136,048 against a typical $108,749), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($147 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 37% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1977 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 52% 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 $72. The county assessed it at $19,370.

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