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$94,174$48 / 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 93How 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

281 S LIBERTY ST

RUSSIAVILLE, IN 46979
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,944 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$94K
$87K low$101K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,106 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$122,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHoward
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump

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

E
Western Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.2 mi
H
Western High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Western Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Western School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46979These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,763
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.122 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,635
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,240
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

281 S Liberty St 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Russiaville 46979
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Russiaville 46979
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Russiaville 46979
  • Older than 92% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Russiaville 46979

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

This home
$103K$583K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Russiaville 46979.

How it measures up in Russiaville 46979

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russiaville 46979.

Estimated value$94,174
CheaperTypical $259,464Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,843 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.94 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 281 S Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussiaville 46979Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,174almost no homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,944 ft²57% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac4% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes8% of homes

About 281 S Liberty St

How much is 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN is $94,174 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $87,450 to $100,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN?

281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,944 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN built?

281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN?

281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN is assigned to Western Primary School (elementary); Western High School (high); Western Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Western School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN compare to other homes in Russiaville 46979?

Among the 1,932 homes in Russiaville 46979, it is worth more than almost none of them ($94,174 against a typical $259,464), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($48 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,944 ft² against a typical 1,843 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.94 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 14% 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 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 S Liberty St, Russiaville, IN was $2,106. The county assessed it at $122,200.

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