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  • Price cut: $15K (2/12)
    $534,900

    15799 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA 50072

    4beds
    1,384sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    6.8 Acres Lot
    $516,400 Zestimate®
    $386/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Here's a great opportunity to have your own daily getaway and still be within 30 minutes from the city. Set on nearly 7 acres of rolling grass, timber, and trails, this clean and move-in ready ranch home has much to offer. Over the years there have been some tasteful updates made to the flooring, kitchen and baths. The basement is finished and has a 2nd larger living room, 4th bedroom and full bath. In addition to all the peace and privacy you'll now enjoy, when you explore out back take notice of the big improvements made to this property, like the massive 1,890 sq ft Morton building complete with a concrete floor and full electric. Also in 2022 with a big 40-foot heated saltwater pool complete with a water slide, automatic cover, fountains, ambient lighting, and a surrounding concrete patio area. Additional land available for purchase, ask your agent for more details and schedule your private tour today.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 21, 2026 at 09:06am

    Listed by:

    Jake Ham (515)991-9193,

    Smart Avenue

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731501MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
      • Flooring: Carpet
      • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,384
      • Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,200

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: Heated, In Ground
      Lot
      • Size: 6.8 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1322200007
      • Zoning: R

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1980

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Earlham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $386/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $506,410
      • Annual tax amount: $4,781
      • Date on market: 12/10/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 152 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $516,400

        $491,000 - $542,000

        $2,020/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/21/2026Pending sale$534,900$386/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #731501 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Price change$534,900-2.7%$386/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #731501 Report a problem
        12/10/2025Listed for sale$549,900-20.2%$397/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #731501 Report a problem
        12/8/2025Listing removed$689,500$498/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729603 Report a problem
        11/12/2025Price change$689,500-1.3%$498/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729603 Report a problem
        11/1/2025Listed for sale$698,500$505/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729603 Report a problem
        10/23/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/23/2025Price change$698,500-0.1%$505/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/25/2025Price change$699,500-2.3%$505/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/31/2025Price change$715,900-0.6%$517/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/15/2025Listed for sale$720,000+109.5%$520/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/2/2017Sold$343,700-4.4%$248/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #546780 Report a problem
        9/27/2017Price change$359,500-2.2%$260/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #546780 Report a problem
        9/1/2017Price change$367,500-2%$266/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #546780 Report a problem
        8/29/2017Price change$375,000+91.3%$271/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #546780 Report a problem
        4/10/2011Listed for sale$196,000-28.8%$142/sqft
        Source: Fannie Mae Report a problem
        4/4/2011Sold$275,336+31.1%$199/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/9/2011Listed for sale$210,000-8.7%$152/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #380548 Report a problem
        1/10/2011Listing removed$229,900$166/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #371290 Report a problem
        10/22/2010Price change$229,900-4.2%$166/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #371290 Report a problem
        8/1/2010Listed for sale$239,900-15.8%$173/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #371290 Report a problem
        8/17/2009Listing removed$285,000$206/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #341410 Report a problem
        6/6/2009Price change$285,000-15.9%$206/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #341410 Report a problem
        2/5/2009Listed for sale$339,000+3.7%$245/sqft
        Source: Listhub #341410 Report a problem
        5/9/2007Sold$327,000$236/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,680 +1.6%$506,410 +4.5%
        2024$4,608 +2.7%$484,670
        2023$4,486 +15.2%$484,670 +20.6%
        2022$3,894 +1.1%$401,980 +12.7%
        2021$3,852 -4.1%$356,690 +15%
        2020$4,016 -8.3%$310,280
        2019$4,380 +2.3%$310,280 -0.7%
        2018$4,282 $312,430 +0.4%
        2017$4,282 -33.7%$311,090 +4%
        2016$6,463 +69.3%$299,060 -4.8%
        2015$3,818 -7.1%$314,260
        2014$4,112 -2.7%$314,260
        2013$4,224 +0.6%--
        2012$4,198 +2.6%--
        2011$4,092 +1.7%--
        2010$4,024 +7.2%--
        2009$3,752 +295.8%--
        2008$948 +1429%--
        2007$62 --

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $3,316/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2705
        Property taxes
        $611
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 50072

          Getting around

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          Car-Dependent
          6 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • District: Earlham

          Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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