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$142,129$121 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

601 WALNUT ST

LUCAS, IA 50151
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,108 (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.$88,165 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,424
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,741
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,284
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,165

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.0.55
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.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 384 ft²

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

M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 7.8 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Chariton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50151These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.774
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,086
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,104
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

601 Walnut 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 86% of homes in Lucas 50151
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Lucas 50151
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Lucas 50151
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lucas 50151
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Lucas County

What homes are worth in Lucas 50151

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

This home
$79K$734K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Lucas 50151.

How it measures up in Lucas 50151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lucas 50151.

Estimated value$142,129
CheaperTypical $309,950Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,361 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 3.25 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 601 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLucas 50151Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,12914% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12117% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²35% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac29% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198557% of homes76% of homes

About 601 Walnut St

How much is 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA is $142,129 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $102,416 to $181,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA?

601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA built?

601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA?

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

How does 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA compare to other homes in Lucas 50151?

Among the 531 homes in Lucas 50151, it is worth more than 14% of them ($142,129 against a typical $309,950), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($121 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,361 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 3.25 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1985 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 40% 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 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 601 Walnut St, Lucas, IA was $1,108. The county assessed it at $88,165.

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