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$150,966$141 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

2849 LUCAS AVE

ROWLEY, IA 52329
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,070 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.
9.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$151K
$118K low$184K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$966
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$773
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.105%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$150,000
BANKIOWA · 6% 1 · recorded Dec 22, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,716 (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.$324,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$324,170

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.52
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.6 mi
E
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.7 mi

District: Independence Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52329These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.94%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.712
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,472
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2849 Lucas 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Rowley 52329
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Rowley 52329
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rowley 52329
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Buchanan County

What homes are worth in Rowley 52329

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

This home
$89K$575K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Rowley 52329.

How it measures up in Rowley 52329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowley 52329.

Estimated value$150,966
CheaperTypical $235,918Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size9.52 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 2849 Lucas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowley 52329Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,96621% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14135% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,070 ft²17% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.52 ac82% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than188713% of homes7% of homes

About 2849 Lucas Ave

How much is 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA is $150,966 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $117,921 to $184,011. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA last sell?

2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA?

2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,070 square feet of living space and a 9.52-acre lot.

When was 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA built?

2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA?

2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA is assigned to Independence Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C; East Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Independence Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA compare to other homes in Rowley 52329?

Among the 357 homes in Rowley 52329, it is worth more than 21% of them ($150,966 against a typical $235,918), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($141 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,070 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (9.52 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1887 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 28% 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 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2849 Lucas Ave, Rowley, IA was $3,716. The county assessed it at $324,170.

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