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$149,144$142 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2359 WATROUS AVE

CHARITON, IA 50049
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,050 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.
26.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$149K
$109K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,920 (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.$159,530 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,530

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.26.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 160 ft²

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

M
Wayne Community Jr-Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 9.7 mi
E
Wayne Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 10.1 mi

District: Wayne Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50049These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,386
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,821
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

2359 Watrous 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Chariton 50049
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Chariton 50049

What homes are worth in Chariton 50049

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

This home
$41K$516K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Chariton 50049.

How it measures up in Chariton 50049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chariton 50049.

Estimated value$149,144
CheaperTypical $151,889Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size26.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 2359 Watrous Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChariton 50049
Estimated valuepricier than$149,14449% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14260% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than26.7 ac89% of homes
Year builtnewer than196558% of homes

About 2359 Watrous Ave

How much is 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA is $149,144 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $108,944 to $189,344. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA last sell?

2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA?

2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 26.70-acre lot.

When was 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA built?

2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA?

2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA is assigned to Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Wayne Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Wayne Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA compare to other homes in Chariton 50049?

Among the 3,154 homes in Chariton 50049, it is worth more than 49% of them ($149,144 against a typical $151,889), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($142 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (26.7 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1965 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2359 Watrous Ave, Chariton, IA was $1,920. The county assessed it at $159,530.

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