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$142,158$73 / 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 72How 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

42400 280TH AVE

RUSSELL, IA 50238
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,958 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.
8.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$142K
$102K low$182K high
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.$142,158
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$113,726

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,900 (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.$301,235 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,085
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,326
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,235

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.59 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.8.55
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 430 ft²

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 · 8.1 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 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.Yes

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

42400 280th Ave 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 66% of homes in Lucas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% 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
$37K$453K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$142,158
CheaperTypical $151,215Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,958 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size8.55 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 42400 280th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,15847% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7314% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,958 ft²86% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.55 ac70% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than195046% of homes48% of homes

About 42400 280th Ave

How much is 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA is $142,158 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $102,484 to $181,832. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA?

42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,958 square feet of living space and a 8.55-acre lot.

When was 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA built?

42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA?

42400 280th Ave, Russell, 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 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 47% of them ($142,158 against a typical $151,215), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($73 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,958 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (8.55 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1950 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 34% 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 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 42400 280th Ave, Russell, IA was $1,900. The county assessed it at $301,235.

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