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$259,491$180 / 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 $125,000 on May 30, 2007

540 NW WALNUT AVE

EARLHAM, IA 50072
1
Baths
1,444 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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.

Valuation

$259K
$239K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · May 30, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,068 (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.$205,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,300

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.0.21
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.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.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 154 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 · 0.2 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

540 Nw 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Earlham 50072
  • Older than 66% 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
$119K$913K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$259,491
CheaperTypical $315,713Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,444 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 2.88 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 540 Nw Walnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarlham 50072Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,49137% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18046% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,444 ft²36% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac7% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195437% of homes34% of homes

About 540 Nw Walnut Ave

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

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Nw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA is $259,491 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $239,182 to $279,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

540 Nw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA last sold on May 30, 2007 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

540 Nw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,444 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

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

540 Nw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

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

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

Among the 1,085 homes in Earlham 50072, it is worth more than 37% of them ($259,491 against a typical $315,713), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($180 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,444 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 2.88 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1954 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 38% 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 Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 Nw Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA was $3,068. The county assessed it at $205,300.

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