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$300,126$165 / 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 92How 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 $95,000 on Aug 14, 2015

540 N CHESTNUT AVE

EARLHAM, IA 50072
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,814 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$300K
$276K low$325K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Aug 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,318 (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.$213,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,800

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.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 77 ft²

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 · 0.1 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 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

540 N 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Madison County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Older than 75% of homes in Madison 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$903K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$300,126
CheaperTypical $316,012Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,814 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 2.88 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 540 N Chestnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,12647% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16538% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,814 ft²62% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac33% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than191727% of homes25% of homes

About 540 N Chestnut Ave

How much is 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA is $300,126 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $275,712 to $324,540. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sell?

540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sold on Aug 14, 2015 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,814 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA built?

540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

540 N Chestnut 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 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,085 homes in Earlham 50072, it is worth more than 47% of them ($300,126 against a typical $316,012), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($165 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,814 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 2.88 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1917 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 48% 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 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 N Chestnut Ave, Earlham, IA was $3,318. The county assessed it at $213,800.

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