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$72,294$71 / 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 80How 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

400 S 4TH ST

CHARITON, IA 50049
1
Baths
1,020 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.
3,572 ft²
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.
2
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

$72K
$58K low$87K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,101

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.37 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLucas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Block (Unspecified)
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.

E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Chariton 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

400 S 4th 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 88% of homes in Lucas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Lucas County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Lucas County
  • Among the smallest lots in Chariton 50049
  • Older than 66% of homes in Lucas County

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
$36K$509K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$72,294
CheaperTypical $151,859Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size3,572 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 400 S 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChariton 50049Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,29413% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7120% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²27% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,572 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190036% of homes34% of homes

About 400 S 4th St

How much is 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA is $72,294 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $57,865 to $86,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA last sell?

400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA last sold on Jul 30, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA?

400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA built?

400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA?

400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA is assigned to Columbus Elementary School (elementary); Chariton High School (high), rated C+; Chariton Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Chariton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 400 S 4th St, Chariton, IA compare to other homes in Chariton 50049?

Among the 3,154 homes in Chariton 50049, it is worth more than 13% of them ($72,294 against a typical $151,859), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($71 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,572 ft² against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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