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$37,414$24 / 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 47How 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 $650,500 on Mar 23, 2026

401 E SMITH ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
1
Baths
1,576 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.
0.16 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$37K
$18K low$57K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,500 · Mar 23, 2026
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.$37,414
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$29,931

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$290 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,656
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,656

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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
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 · 56 ft²

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 · 6.1 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.2 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 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.Absentee owner
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

401 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lucas County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Russell 50238
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Older than 67% 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
$41K$472K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$37,414
CheaperTypical $152,638Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1.74 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 401 E Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,4142% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,576 ft²69% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac4% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190033% of homes34% of homes

About 401 E Smith St

How much is 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA is $37,414 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $17,587 to $57,241. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sell?

401 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sold on Mar 23, 2026 for $650,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

401 E Smith St, Russell, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,576 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA built?

401 E Smith St, Russell, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

401 E Smith St, Russell, IA is assigned to Chariton High School (high), rated C+; Columbus Elementary School (elementary); 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 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 2% of them ($37,414 against a typical $152,638), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($24 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,576 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 1.74 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1900 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than almost no 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 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 E Smith St, Russell, IA was $290.

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