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$124,773$144 / 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

42402 280TH AVE

RUSSELL, IA 50238
1
Baths
864 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.
4.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$125K
$90K low$159K 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.$124,773
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$99,818

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$107,113 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,763
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,412
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,113

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.61 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.4.95
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None

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 · 8.2 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.0 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.Owner occupied
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

42402 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 73% of homes in Lucas County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Lucas County
  • Newer 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 36% 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$124,773
CheaperTypical $151,215Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size4.95 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 42402 280th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,77336% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14464% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.95 ac65% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than198373% of homes76% of homes

About 42402 280th Ave

How much is 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA is $124,773 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $90,141 to $159,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA?

42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA has 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 4.95-acre lot.

When was 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA built?

42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA?

42402 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 42402 280th Ave, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 36% of them ($124,773 against a typical $151,215), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($144 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 9% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (4.95 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1983 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 27% 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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