Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$113,088$121 / 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 67How 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
Last sold for $115,500 on Aug 22, 2024

315 E SMITH ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
2
Beds
1
Baths
938 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$113K
$75K low$151K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,500 · Aug 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,388 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$102,288 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,647
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,641
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,288
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,288

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.0.41
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, 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 · 108 ft²

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.

H
Chariton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.5 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

315 E Smith 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.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Lucas County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Russell 50238

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
$29K$389K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$113,088
CheaperTypical $129,896Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area938 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 315 E Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$113,08839% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12163% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than938 ft²13% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac30% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196347% of homes52% of homes

About 315 E Smith St

How much is 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA is $113,088 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $75,411 to $150,765. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sell?

315 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sold on Aug 22, 2024 for $115,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

315 E Smith St, Russell, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 938 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA built?

315 E Smith St, Russell, IA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

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

How does 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 39% of them ($113,088 against a typical $129,896), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($121 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 13% of them (938 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1963 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 29% 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 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 315 E Smith St, Russell, IA was $1,388. The county assessed it at $102,288.

More homes on E Smith St

Closest homes

More homes in Russell 50238

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 315 E Smith St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map