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$203,206$186 / 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 90How 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

610 E SMITH ST

RUSSELL, IA 50238
1
Baths
1,092 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.
1.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$203K
$184K low$223K 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.$13,206
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$10,565
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.91%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$190,000
FIRST IOWA STATE BANK · P · recorded Dec 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,738 (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.$158,247 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,431
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,816
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,795
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,247

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.1.43
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.8 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 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

610 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Newer than 66% 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
$39K$429K

This home is worth more than 68% 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$203,206
CheaperTypical $150,957Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1.43 ac
SmallerTypical 1.87 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 610 E Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,20668% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18679% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²26% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.43 ac47% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than197564% of homes66% of homes

About 610 E Smith St

How much is 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA is $203,206 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $183,783 to $222,629. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

610 E Smith St, Russell, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 1.43-acre lot.

When was 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA built?

610 E Smith St, Russell, IA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

610 E Smith St, Russell, IA is assigned to Chariton High School (high), rated C+; Columbus Elementary School (elementary); 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 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 68% of them ($203,206 against a typical $150,957), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($186 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1.43 ac against a typical 1.87 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1975 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 55% 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 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 610 E Smith St, Russell, IA was $2,738. The county assessed it at $158,247.

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