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$38,293$39 / 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 71How 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 $39,850 on Mar 22, 2018

538 E 5TH ST

RUSSELL, KS 67665
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
978 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$38K
$27K low$49K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,850 · Mar 22, 2018
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.$38,293
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$30,634

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.$6,974 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$434
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,226
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,640

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
86
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
39
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
7
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyRUSSELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 40 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Russell Junior-Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Simpson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.7 mi

District: Russell County Unified School District 407

Neighborhood · ZIP 67665These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,323
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,527
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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

538 E 5th 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Russell 67665
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Russell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Russell 67665

What homes are worth in Russell 67665

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$18K$155K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Russell 67665.

How it measures up in Russell 67665

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russell 67665.

Estimated value$38,293
CheaperTypical $49,512Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $40Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,226 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 538 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 67665Russell County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,29328% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3948% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than978 ft²28% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac27% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194752% of homes55% of homes

About 538 E 5th St

How much is 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS is $38,293 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $27,152 to $49,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS last sell?

538 E 5th St, Russell, KS last sold on Mar 22, 2018 for $39,850, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS?

538 E 5th St, Russell, KS has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 978 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS built?

538 E 5th St, Russell, KS was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS?

538 E 5th St, Russell, KS is assigned to Russell Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated D+; Simpson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Russell County Unified School District 407. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 E 5th St, Russell, KS compare to other homes in Russell 67665?

Among the 2,463 homes in Russell 67665, it is worth more than 28% of them ($38,293 against a typical $49,512), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($39 against a typical $40), it is bigger than 28% of them (978 ft² against a typical 1,226 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1947 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Russell County, it is worth more than 29% 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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