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$297,406$212 / 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 90How 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 $317,000 on May 23, 2023

540 NW POPLAR AVE

EARLHAM, IA 50072
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,400 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.
0.47 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$297K
$269K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$317,000 · May 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,638 (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.$310,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$280,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,100

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.0.47
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.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 · 384 ft²Patio · 160 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.4 mi
H
Earlham High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Earlham Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 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 Nw Poplar 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.

  • Smaller than 67% 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.

This home
$119K$969K

This home is worth more than 46% 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$297,406
CheaperTypical $315,796Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 2.88 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 540 Nw Poplar Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,40646% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21257% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²33% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac41% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197247% of homes43% of homes

About 540 Nw Poplar Ave

How much is 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA is $297,406 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,678 to $326,134. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA last sell?

540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA last sold on May 23, 2023 for $317,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA?

540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA built?

540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA?

540 Nw Poplar 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 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA compare to other homes in Earlham 50072?

Among the 1,085 homes in Earlham 50072, it is worth more than 46% of them ($297,406 against a typical $315,796), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($212 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 2.88 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1972 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 47% 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 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 Nw Poplar Ave, Earlham, IA was $2,638. The county assessed it at $310,100.

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