1517 540th St
Cherokee, IA 51012
3 bd 3 ba 3,953 sqft Built 1940 Lot 216,058 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$197,000
Sep 25, 2018
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Sold | $249,900 | NWIowaRegional |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Price changed | $267,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Price changed | $285,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Price changed | $299,900 | NWIowaRegional |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Price changed | $325,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| May 16, 2024 | Price changed | $347,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Price changed | $357,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Relisted | $362,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Listing removed | — | NWIowaRegional |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Listed | $362,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Sold | $197,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jul 8, 2018 | Price changed | $199,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Listing removed | $209,000 | NWRegional |
| May 9, 2018 | Price changed | $209,000 | NWRegional |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Relisted | $215,000 | NWRegional |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Listing removed | $215,000 | NWRegional |
| Feb 4, 2018 | Listed | $215,000 | NWRegional |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Listed | $209,000 | NWIowaRegional |
| Jun 28, 2010 | Sold | $150,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,290 | $87,570 | $309,860 | $2,934 |
| 2023 | $176,680 | $87,570 | $264,250 | $2,268 |
| 2022 | $127,810 | $70,050 | $197,860 | $2,312 |
| 2021 | $127,810 | $70,050 | $197,860 | $2,446 |
| 2020 | $127,810 | $70,050 | $197,860 | $2,446 |
| 2019 | $127,810 | $70,050 | $197,860 | $3,002 |
| 2018 | $159,230 | $76,510 | $235,740 | $2,090 |
| 2017 | $134,711 | $37,124 | $171,835 | $2,094 |
| 2016 | $134,711 | $37,124 | $171,835 | $2,048 |
| 2015 | — | — | $146,868 | $1,834 |
| 2014 | $115,138 | $31,730 | $146,868 | $1,816 |
| 2013 | $115,138 | $31,730 | $146,868 | $1,820 |
| 2012 | $115,138 | $31,730 | $146,868 | $1,754 |
| 2011 | $115,138 | $31,730 | $146,868 | $1,554 |
| 2009 | $110,142 | $13,031 | $123,173 | $1,310 |
| 2008 | $13,031 | $110,142 | $123,173 | $1,278 |
| 2004 | — | — | $107,993 | $880 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
3,953 sqft
Lot size
216,058 sqft
ZIP code
51012
City
Cherokee
Street
540th St
Coordinates
42.73609, -95.58088
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1517 540th St last sell?
1517 540th St most recently sold on Sep 25, 2018 for $197,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1517 540th St?
The most recent total assessment for 1517 540th St (year 2025) is $309,860 with $2,934 in property tax.
How does 1517 540th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 57.3% above the last sale price of $197,000.
When was 1517 540th St built?
1517 540th St was built in 1940.
How does 1517 540th St compare to others on 540th St?
We track 6 other properties on 540th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 540th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1517 540th St?
1517 540th St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,953 sqft, 216,058 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1517 540th St a flip candidate?
No — 1517 540th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1517 540th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1517 540th St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.8%
Implied 1-yr
+3.2%
2026 Q1
$175.8K
2026 Q2
$177.2K
ZIP 51012 — Median Price History + Forecast
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