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Last sold for $60,000 on Jul 6, 2026

255 SW WALNUT AVE

EARLHAM, IA 50072
4
Beds
0
Baths
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Jul 6, 2026
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$41,600
MARINE CU · recorded Dec 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$268 (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.$21,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,600

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.5 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 0.5 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

255 Sw Walnut 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.

  • Older than 97% 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.

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 2.9 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 255 Sw Walnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac41% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than18803% of homes5% of homes

About 255 Sw Walnut Ave

When did 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sell?

255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sold on Jul 6, 2026 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA has 4 bedrooms and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA built?

255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

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

How does 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,085 homes in Earlham 50072, its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 2.9 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1880 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 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Sw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA was $268. The county assessed it at $21,600.

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