149 E Grace Ave, Chariton, IA 50049 Property Records

Lucas County property record for 149 E Grace Ave, Chariton, IA 50049

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	9,080 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	1.4 acres (60,984 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$255,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,406 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0729426009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0729426009`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	9,080 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	9,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Lot Area	60,984 sqft (1.4 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	149 E GRACE AVE
City	CHARITON
State	IA
Zip	50049-9689
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	29-72-21 E 75' W 475'LOT 4 IN SUB DIV OF NE SE & W 150' E 400'LOT 4 IN SUB DIV OF NE SE
Legal Range	21W
Legal Township	72N
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	LUCAS IA
Township / Civil Division	CHARITON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1046
Census Tract	950400

Owner

Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	48799 245TH TRL, CHARITON, IA 50049-4001
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021701
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LUCAS IA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2018
Property Address	149 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-9689
Document Number	02018/1490
Book / Page	2018 / 1490
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2018
Instrument	2018-1490
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	48799 245TH TRL, CHARITON, IA 50049-4001

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of January 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Lucas County
Municipality	Chariton City
Unified School District	Chariton Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,406.00 (+15.63%)	$289,167 (-) Land $79,650 Building $209,517	$289,167 (-) Land $79,650 Building $209,517
2025	$7,270.00	$289,167 (+24%) Land $79,650 Building $209,517	$289,167 (+24%) Land $79,650 Building $209,517
2024	$7,270.00 (+110.97%)
2023		$233,194 Land $79,650 Building $153,544	$233,194 Land $79,650 Building $153,544
2021	$3,446.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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