542 Elm St
Central City, IA 52214
3 bd 1 ba 1,008 sqft Built 1992 Lot 6,490 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$130,000
Oct 19, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Listed | $140,000 | MLS #2206384 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,600 | $14,400 | $127,000 | $1,674 |
| 2023 | $109,000 | $14,400 | $123,400 | $1,918 |
| 2022 | $95,700 | $14,400 | $110,100 | $1,946 |
| 2021 | $95,700 | $14,400 | $110,100 | $1,786 |
| 2020 | $83,100 | $14,400 | $97,500 | $1,752 |
| 2019 | $83,100 | $14,400 | $97,500 | $1,734 |
| 2018 | $80,700 | $14,400 | $95,100 | $1,696 |
| 2017 | $80,700 | $14,400 | $95,100 | $1,660 |
| 2016 | $75,400 | $14,400 | $89,800 | $1,612 |
| 2015 | $75,400 | $14,400 | $89,800 | $1,618 |
| 2014 | $75,400 | $14,400 | $89,800 | $1,582 |
| 2012 | $75,756 | $9,810 | $85,566 | $1,452 |
| 2011 | $75,756 | $9,810 | $85,566 | $1,436 |
| 2010 | $75,756 | $9,810 | $85,566 | $1,410 |
| 2004 | $72,149 | $9,343 | $81,492 | $1,112 |
Property facts
Year built
1992
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,008 sqft
Lot size
6,490 sqft
ZIP code
52214
City
Central City
Street
Elm St
Coordinates
42.20200, -91.52248
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,512
Gross rental yield
13.96%
Implied cap rate
9.07%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 542 Elm St last sell?
542 Elm St most recently sold on Oct 19, 2022 for $130,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 542 Elm St?
The most recent total assessment for 542 Elm St (year 2025) is $127,000 with $1,674 in property tax.
How does 542 Elm St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.3% below the last sale price of $130,000.
When was 542 Elm St built?
542 Elm St was built in 1992.
How does 542 Elm St compare to others on Elm St?
We track 4 other properties on Elm St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Elm St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 542 Elm St?
542 Elm St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 sqft, 6,490 sqft lot single_family.
Is 542 Elm St a flip candidate?
No — 542 Elm St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 542 Elm St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 542 Elm St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.6%
Implied 1-yr
+2.6%
2026 Q3
$386.3K
2026 Q4
$386.3K
ZIP 52214 — Median Price History + Forecast
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