Lucas County property record for 137 E Grace Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
| Property Type | Hotel/Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,256 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,774 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0729426008 |
| Primary APN | 0729426008 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,256 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 52,386 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 137 E GRACE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARITON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50049-9689 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel/Motel |
| Legal Description | 29-72-21 A TR 677.75' FROM NE COR OF SE1/4, W400' W TO POB, W250'PARALLEL TO 34, N204',E250', S204' TO POB OR THE W250' OF LO |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Tract | 677 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARITON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
137 E Grace Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2023.
Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16000 SYCAMORE PL, UNIONVILLE, MO 63565-2214 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HARDIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK |
| May 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Property Address | 137 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-9689 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020230952 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0952 |
| Name | HARDIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 137 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-9689 |
| Document Number | 0020190551 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 349, CHARITON, IA 50049-0349 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 E Grace Ave was $4,774, up 29.7% from the year before.
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of January 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Chariton City |
| Unified School District | Chariton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,774.00 (+29.73%) | $196,952 (-) Land $30,063 Building $166,889 | $196,952 (-) Land $30,063 Building $166,889 |
| 2025 | $3,680.00 | $196,952 Land $30,063 Building $166,889 | $196,952 Land $30,063 Building $166,889 |
| 2024 | $3,680.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,068 Land $30,063 Building $121,005 | $151,068 Land $30,063 Building $121,005 | |
| 2021 | $5,986.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 137 E Grace Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 137 E Grace Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 4,381 people · EPA ID IA5903011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Oct 2015 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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