For Sale163d on marketHistoric · 146 yrs
518 S Central Ave
Burlington, IA, 52601 • 52601 • Des Moines County
$27,900
$9/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3,102Sqft
0.16 acLot
1880Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1880 · 146 years of history
BARRETS SUB
52601
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
3 saves
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163 days on market
Established listing
$9/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1880 · Historic
Side by Side Duplex - To be sold as a package with: 235 S 9th - Duplex $32,500 MLS 6333178 801 S 9th - 4 Plex $50,000 MLS 6333183 805 S 9th -Single Family $39,500 MLS 6333179 508 s 10th - Duplex $27,500 MLS 6333180 605 S Central - Duplex $45,000 MLS 6333182 1127 Washington - Duplex $47,500 MLS 6333184 Seller will not divide properties - Selling As-Is
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$182/month
Principal & Interest$145
Property Tax$28
Insurance$9
Down payment20% ($5,580)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $22,320 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeDuplex
Year Built1880
HeatingForced Air
ParkingNo Data
Days on Zillow163 Days
Price/sqft$9
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeDuplex
Year built1880
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
ConstructionOther
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementPartial
Lot6,969 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52601
Annual tax$784
Parcel1605401003
Features & details
3 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Construction
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market163
Est. rent$810/mo
Tax rate1.53%
Price/sqft$9
On marketOct 27, 2025
PostedOct 27, 2025
Last sold$22,500
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 28, 2026
Tour days6
Views94
Favorites3
How are the schools in Burlington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Burlington, IA, 52601
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 27, 2025Listed For Sale$27,900$9NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2012Sold$22,500$7Public Record
Listed For Sale$27,900
Oct 27, 2025•$9/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$22,500
Jan 9, 2012•$7/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$784$41,900
Apr 9, 2024$684$40,300
Apr 9, 2023$754$40,300
Apr 9, 2022$766$37,600
Apr 9, 2021$822$37,600
Apr 9, 2020$816$37,600
Apr 9, 2019$1,102$37,600
Apr 9, 2018$1,104$47,900
Apr 9, 2017$1,104$46,000
Apr 9, 2016$1,048$46,000
Apr 9, 2015$1,048$46,000
Apr 9, 2014$1,060$46,500
Apr 9, 2013$1,008—
Apr 9, 2012$978—
Apr 9, 2011$952—
Apr 9, 2010$944—
Apr 9, 2009$880—
Apr 9, 2008$834—
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Burlington, IA • Des Moines County
Nearby neighborhoods
Oak Hills
Nearby cities
BurlingtonDanvilleMediapolisMiddletownOakvilleSperryWest BurlingtonYarmouth
Nearby zip codes
52601
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