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$15,000$10 / 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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

408 W AMES ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
1
Baths
1,552 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
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

$15K
$10K low$20K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$834 (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.$52,683 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,413
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,187
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,683

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.0.33
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 98 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 · 6.1 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%

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How this home compares

408 W Ames 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 Russell 50238
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Russell 50238
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Lucas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Among the oldest 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
$35K$458K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$15,000
CheaperTypical $141,663Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$10
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 408 W Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$15,000almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²66% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac20% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than1882almost no homesalmost no homes

About 408 W Ames St

How much is 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA is $15,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $9,845 to $20,155. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA last sell?

408 W Ames St, Russell, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA?

408 W Ames St, Russell, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA built?

408 W Ames St, Russell, IA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA?

408 W Ames 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 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than almost none of them ($15,000 against a typical $141,663), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($10 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1882 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 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 408 W Ames St, Russell, IA was $834. The county assessed it at $52,683.

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