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$404,082$199 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

18977 BEAR CREEK RD

EARLHAM, IA 50072
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,030 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.
18.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$404K
$354K low$454K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,436 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$612,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$311,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$557,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$612,320

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.38 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDallas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.18.75
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 1,084 ft²Patio · 72 ft²Porch · 186 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 3.0 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 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

18977 Bear Creek Rd 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 75% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Dallas County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Earlham 50072

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$118K$900K

This home is worth more than 64% 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.

Estimated value$404,082
CheaperTypical $322,619Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size18.75 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 18977 Bear Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,08264% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19950% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²75% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than18.75 ac87% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than197247% of homes15% of homes

About 18977 Bear Creek Rd

How much is 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA is $404,082 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $353,951 to $454,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA?

18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 18.75-acre lot.

When was 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA built?

18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA?

18977 Bear Creek Rd, 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 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,086 homes in Earlham 50072, it is worth more than 64% of them ($404,082 against a typical $322,619), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($199 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (18.75 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1972 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 62% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 18977 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA was $5,436. The county assessed it at $612,320.

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