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Last sold for $249,500 on Jun 28, 1999

1540 STATE ST

ELY, IA 52227
2
Baths
2,257 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.
0.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$249,500 · Jun 28, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,178 (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.$515,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$426,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$498,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$515,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Financial Building
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.86
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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 · 4.2 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.7 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%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1540 State 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Ely 52227
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 71% 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.

Living area2,257 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.86 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1540 State St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEly 52227Linn County
Living areabigger than2,257 ft²90% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.86 ac65% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198829% of homes60% of homes

About 1540 State St

When did 1540 State St, Ely, IA last sell?

1540 State St, Ely, IA last sold on Jun 28, 1999 for $249,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 State St, Ely, IA?

1540 State St, Ely, IA has 2 bathrooms, 2,257 square feet of living space and a 0.86-acre lot.

When was 1540 State St, Ely, IA built?

1540 State St, Ely, IA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 State St, Ely, IA?

1540 State 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 1540 State St, Ely, IA compare to other homes in Ely 52227?

Among the 1,407 homes in Ely 52227, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,257 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.86 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1988 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 State St, Ely, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1540 State St, Ely, IA was $10,178. The county assessed it at $515,500.

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