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$153,379$82 / 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 69How 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

516 S WASHINGTON ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
1
Baths
1,870 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.
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$153K
$105K low$201K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,884 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$115,168 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,626
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,542
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,168
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,168

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.0.78
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 58 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 · 6.6 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.6 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 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

516 S Washington 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Lucas County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Older than 68% 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
$29K$389K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$153,379
CheaperTypical $129,896Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 516 S Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,37961% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8237% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,870 ft²82% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac39% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than190432% of homes33% of homes

About 516 S Washington St

How much is 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA is $153,379 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $105,342 to $201,416. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA last sell?

516 S Washington St, Russell, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA?

516 S Washington St, Russell, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,870 square feet of living space and a 0.78-acre lot.

When was 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA built?

516 S Washington St, Russell, IA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA?

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

How does 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 61% of them ($153,379 against a typical $129,896), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($82 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,870 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1904 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 45% 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 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 516 S Washington St, Russell, IA was $1,884. The county assessed it at $115,168.

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