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$169,256$199 / 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 74How 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
Last sold for $29,000 on Mar 22, 2022

29494 537TH ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
2
Beds
1
Baths
852 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.
3.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$169K
$126K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,000 · Mar 22, 2022
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.$169,256
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$135,405

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,694 (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.$155,548 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,175
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,373
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,027
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,548

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLucas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.68
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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, Detached

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.3 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 8.9 mi

District: Chariton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50238These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,400
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,881
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,592
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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

29494 537th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Lucas County

What homes are worth in Russell 50238

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

This home
$39K$464K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Russell 50238.

How it measures up in Russell 50238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russell 50238.

Estimated value$169,256
CheaperTypical $151,215Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3.68 ac
SmallerTypical 1.87 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 29494 537th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,25655% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19983% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than852 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.68 ac61% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197159% of homes61% of homes

About 29494 537th St

How much is 29494 537th St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29494 537th St, Russell, IA is $169,256 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,759 to $212,753. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29494 537th St, Russell, IA last sell?

29494 537th St, Russell, IA last sold on Mar 22, 2022 for $29,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29494 537th St, Russell, IA?

29494 537th St, Russell, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 852 square feet of living space and a 3.68-acre lot.

When was 29494 537th St, Russell, IA built?

29494 537th St, Russell, IA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 29494 537th St, Russell, IA?

29494 537th St, Russell, IA is assigned to Chariton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Chariton High School (high), rated C+; Columbus Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Chariton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 29494 537th St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 55% of them ($169,256 against a typical $151,215), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($199 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 8% of them (852 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (3.68 ac against a typical 1.87 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1971 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 44% 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 29494 537th St, Russell, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 29494 537th St, Russell, IA was $1,694. The county assessed it at $155,548.

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