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$282,026$979 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

BETHLEHEM, IA 50238
1
Baths
288 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.
38.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$282K
$201K low$363K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$840 (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.$44,741 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,068
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,673
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,168
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,074

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyLUCAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 9.5 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.5 mi
E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 9.9 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

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 93% of homes in Russell 50238
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Russell 50238
  • Among the smallest homes in Russell 50238
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lucas County
  • Newer than 93% 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
$29K$389K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$282,026
CheaperTypical $129,896Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$979
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size38.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$282,02693% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$979almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than288 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than38.8 ac91% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than201692% of homes93% of homes

About

How much is , Bethlehem, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Bethlehem, IA is $282,026 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $200,798 to $363,254. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Bethlehem, IA last sell?

, Bethlehem, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Bethlehem, IA?

, Bethlehem, IA has 1 bathrooms, 288 square feet of living space and a 38.80-acre lot.

When was , Bethlehem, IA built?

, Bethlehem, IA was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

What schools serve , Bethlehem, IA?

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

How does , Bethlehem, IA compare to other homes in Russell 50238?

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 93% of them ($282,026 against a typical $129,896), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($979 against a typical $101), it is bigger than almost none of them (288 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (38.8 ac against a typical 1.79 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2016 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lucas County, it is worth more than 78% 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 , Bethlehem, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Bethlehem, IA was $840. The county assessed it at $44,741.

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