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$525,057$271 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $390,000 on Apr 9, 2021

285 NW 8TH ST

EARLHAM, IA 50072
4
Beds
5 / 3
Baths
1,937 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$525K
$451K low$600K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Apr 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,484 (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.$460,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$424,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$460,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 83 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 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

285 Nw 8th St 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.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Earlham 50072

What homes are worth in Earlham 50072

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

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$118K$893K

This home is worth more than 84% 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$525,057
CheaperTypical $315,796Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$271
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,937 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 285 Nw 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,05784% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27177% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,937 ft²70% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac32% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than201591% of homes88% of homes

About 285 Nw 8th St

How much is 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA is $525,057 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $450,502 to $599,612. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA last sell?

285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA last sold on Apr 9, 2021 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA?

285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1,937 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA built?

285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA?

285 Nw 8th St, 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 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,085 homes in Earlham 50072, it is worth more than 84% of them ($525,057 against a typical $315,796), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($271 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,937 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2015 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 80% 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 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 285 Nw 8th St, Earlham, IA was $7,484. The county assessed it at $460,000.

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