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Last sold for $125,500 on Sep 9, 2025

149 S CHESTNUT AVE

EARLHAM, IA 50072
0
Baths
2,376 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.
2,519 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.$125,500 · Sep 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,202 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$150,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Earlham ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Earlham Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50072These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.60%

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How this home compares

149 S Chestnut Ave 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 88% of homes in Madison County
  • Among the smallest lots in Earlham 50072
  • Older than 83% of homes in Earlham 50072

How it measures up in Earlham 50072

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Earlham 50072.

Living area2,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size2,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 2.86 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 149 S Chestnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Living areabigger than2,376 ft²79% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,519 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes18% of homes

About 149 S Chestnut Ave

When did 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sell?

149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sold on Sep 9, 2025 for $125,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA has 2,376 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA built?

149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA is assigned to Earlham Elementary (elementary), rated A; Earlham High School (high), rated B+; Earlham Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Earlham Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,083 homes in Earlham 50072, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,376 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,519 ft² against a typical 2.86 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 149 S Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA was $2,202. The county assessed it at $150,400.

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