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$87,871
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 Jul 14, 2026

RUSSELL, IA 50238
0
Baths
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$88K
$63K low$113K 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.$87,871
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$70,297

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$454 (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.$46,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,270

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
56
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.
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.97

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

M
Wayne Community Jr-Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.0 mi
E
Wayne Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.3 mi

District: Wayne 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

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

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 85% 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
$39K$464K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$87,871
CheaperTypical $151,215Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 1.79 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 50238Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,87115% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac41% of homes55% of homes

About

How much is , Russell, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Russell, IA is $87,871 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $62,619 to $113,123. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Russell, IA last sell?

, Russell, IA last sold on Sep 28, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Russell, IA?

, Russell, IA is assigned to Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Wayne Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Wayne Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

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

Among the 617 homes in Russell 50238, it is worth more than 15% of them ($87,871 against a typical $151,215) and its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 1.79 ac). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 27% 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 , Russell, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Russell, IA was $454. The county assessed it at $46,270.

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