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.
Pending
Price cut: $15K (2/12)
$534,900
15799 Bear Creek Rd, Earlham, IA 50072
4beds
1,384sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
6.8 Acres Lot
$516,400 Zestimate®
$386/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 41 days |
- 150 |
- 2 |
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#: 731501
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Pending sale | $534,900$386/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $534,900-2.7%$386/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,900-20.2%$397/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $689,500$498/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $689,500-1.3%$498/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $698,500$505/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $698,500-0.1%$505/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $699,500-2.3%$505/sqft |
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| 8/31/2025 | Price change | $715,900-0.6%$517/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $720,000+109.5%$520/sqft |
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| 11/2/2017 | Sold | $343,700-4.4%$248/sqft |
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| 9/27/2017 | Price change | $359,500-2.2%$260/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Price change | $367,500-2%$266/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Price change | $375,000+91.3%$271/sqft |
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| 4/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $196,000-28.8%$142/sqft |
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| 4/4/2011 | Sold | $275,336+31.1%$199/sqft |
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| 3/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $210,000-8.7%$152/sqft |
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| 1/10/2011 | Listing removed | $229,900$166/sqft |
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| 10/22/2010 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$166/sqft |
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| 8/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $239,900-15.8%$173/sqft |
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| 8/17/2009 | Listing removed | $285,000$206/sqft |
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| 6/6/2009 | Price change | $285,000-15.9%$206/sqft |
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| 2/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $339,000+3.7%$245/sqft |
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| 5/9/2007 | Sold | $327,000$236/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Earlham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 4/10Earlham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Earlham Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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