Des Moines County property record for 520 E Morningside Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.405 acres (17,642 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,474 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-255-007 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-255-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,077 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,642 sqft (0.405 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 252 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52601-1651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 44 MATTSONS 1ST SUB EXC E20' |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTSONS 1ST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BURLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
520 E Morningside Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Des Moines County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20055311 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000005900 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-005900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1651 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Property Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000005402 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 E MORNINGSIDE DR BURLINGTON IA 526011651, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000005402 |
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| Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5402 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 E Morningside Dr was $2,474.
Source: Des Moines County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines County |
| Municipality | Burlington City |
| Unified School District | Burlington Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,474.00 | $142,700 Land $18,300 Building $124,400 | $142,700 Land $18,300 Building $124,400 |
| 2024 | $2,474.00 | ||
| 2023 | $127,300 Land $18,300 Building $109,000 | $127,300 Land $18,300 Building $109,000 | |
| 2021 | $2,280.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 E Morningside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2002 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 520 E Morningside Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 26,015 people · EPA ID IA2909053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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