540 Poplar Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
4 bd 3 ba 1,400 sqft Built 1972 Lot 20,473 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$205,000
Apr 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | Sold | $317,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Price changed | $317,500 | DesMoines |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Listed | $325,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Sold | $205,000 | MLS #647761 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Listed | $205,000 | MLS #647761 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,500 | $29,700 | $159,200 | $2,638 |
| 2024 | $129,500 | $29,700 | $159,200 | $5,200 |
| 2023 | $278,500 | $23,700 | $302,200 | $3,146 |
| 2022 | $127,600 | $23,700 | $151,300 | $2,940 |
| 2021 | $127,600 | $23,700 | $151,300 | $2,990 |
| 2020 | $118,600 | $21,600 | $140,200 | $3,074 |
| 2019 | $118,600 | $21,600 | $140,200 | $2,910 |
| 2018 | $106,600 | $21,600 | $128,200 | $2,830 |
| 2017 | $106,600 | $21,600 | $128,200 | $2,682 |
| 2016 | $97,500 | $21,600 | $119,100 | $2,598 |
| 2015 | $97,500 | $21,600 | $119,100 | $2,530 |
| 2014 | $97,500 | $21,600 | $119,100 | $2,130 |
| 2013 | $97,500 | $21,600 | $119,100 | $2,108 |
| 2012 | $99,600 | $21,600 | $121,200 | $2,090 |
| 2011 | $99,600 | $21,600 | $121,200 | $2,084 |
| 2008 | $99,600 | $25,200 | $124,800 | $1,912 |
Property facts
Year built
1972
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,400 sqft
Lot size
20,473 sqft
ZIP code
50072
City
Earlham
Street
Poplar Ave
Coordinates
41.49590, -94.13078
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,100
Gross rental yield
12.29%
Implied cap rate
7.99%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 540 Poplar Ave last sell?
540 Poplar Ave most recently sold on Apr 26, 2022 for $205,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 Poplar Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 540 Poplar Ave (year 2025) is $159,200 with $2,638 in property tax.
How does 540 Poplar Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 22.3% below the last sale price of $205,000.
When was 540 Poplar Ave built?
540 Poplar Ave was built in 1972.
How does 540 Poplar Ave compare to others on Poplar Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Poplar Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Poplar Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 540 Poplar Ave?
540 Poplar Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,400 sqft, 20,473 sqft lot single_family.
Is 540 Poplar Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 540 Poplar Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 540 Poplar Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 Poplar Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.5%
Implied 1-yr
-5.9%
2026 Q3
$310.1K
2026 Q4
$305K
ZIP 50072 — Median Price History + Forecast
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