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$120,019$174 / 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 95How 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

839 BAILEY SCALES RD

BEDFORD, IN 47421
2
Beds
1
Baths
688 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$120K
$114K low$126K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,201 (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.$74,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAWRENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 144 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Bedford North Lawrence High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Oolitic K-8 CampusC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 2.3 mi

District: North Lawrence Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 47421These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,698
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.153 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,241
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

839 Bailey Scales Rd 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 less than 82% of homes in Bedford 47421
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Bedford 47421
  • Older than 67% of homes in Lawrence County

What homes are worth in Bedford 47421

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

This home
$60K$594K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Bedford 47421.

How it measures up in Bedford 47421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bedford 47421.

Estimated value$120,019
CheaperTypical $199,177Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 839 Bailey Scales Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 47421Lawrence County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,01918% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17473% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than688 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac47% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195237% of homes33% of homes

About 839 Bailey Scales Rd

How much is 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN is $120,019 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $114,108 to $125,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN last sell?

839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN?

839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 688 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN built?

839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN?

839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN is assigned to Bedford North Lawrence High School (high), rated C; Oolitic K-8 Campus (elementary), rated C+. All sit in North Lawrence Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN compare to other homes in Bedford 47421?

Among the 11,469 homes in Bedford 47421, it is worth more than 18% of them ($120,019 against a typical $199,177), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($174 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 2% of them (688 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1952 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lawrence County, it is worth more than 21% 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 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Bailey Scales Rd, Bedford, IN was $1,201. The county assessed it at $74,800.

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