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$136,801$89 / 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

602 E SMITH ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,540 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.
1.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$137K
$94K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,806 (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.$180,711 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,951
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,711
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,711

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.1.23
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
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 · 24 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 · 6.7 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.7 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

602 E Smith 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 72% of homes in Lucas County
  • Bigger than 66% 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 54% 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$136,801
CheaperTypical $129,896Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size1.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 602 E Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,80154% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8942% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²66% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.23 ac46% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197359% of homes62% of homes

About 602 E Smith St

How much is 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA is $136,801 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $93,921 to $179,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sell?

602 E Smith St, Russell, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

602 E Smith St, Russell, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 1.23-acre lot.

When was 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA built?

602 E Smith St, Russell, IA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

602 E Smith 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 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 54% of them ($136,801 against a typical $129,896), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($89 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1.23 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1973 against a typical 1967). 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 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 602 E Smith St, Russell, IA was $2,806. The county assessed it at $180,711.

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