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$158,376
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 83How 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

CHARITON, IA 50049
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$158K
$132K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$222 (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.$10,201 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,201
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,201
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,201

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.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
15
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLucas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13

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

E
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
H
Chariton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Chariton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Chariton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50049These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.6,386
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,821
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

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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Lucas County

What homes are worth in Chariton 50049

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

This home
$38K$568K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Chariton 50049.

How it measures up in Chariton 50049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chariton 50049.

Estimated value$158,376
CheaperTypical $171,620Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChariton 50049Lucas County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,37644% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac7% of homes5% of homes

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How much is , Chariton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Chariton, IA is $158,376 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $131,949 to $184,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve , Chariton, IA?

, Chariton, IA is assigned to Columbus Elementary School (elementary); Chariton High School (high), rated C+; 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 , Chariton, IA compare to other homes in Chariton 50049?

Among the 3,153 homes in Chariton 50049, it is worth more than 44% of them ($158,376 against a typical $171,620) and its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). 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 , Chariton, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Chariton, IA was $222. The county assessed it at $10,201.

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