Lucas County property record for 245 E Grace Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0728301003 |
| Primary APN | 0728301003 |
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| 1st Floor Area | 2,784 sqft |
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| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 245 E GRACE AVE |
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| City | CHARITON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50049-2335 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 28-72-21 S192', N708.73', W453.75', NW SW |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARITON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
245 E Grace Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-2335 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211759 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020211759 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 245 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-2335 |
| Document Number | 0020211760 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 245 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-2335 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 245 E GRACE AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-2335 |
| Document Number | 002018/953 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 953 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 439 S 7TH ST, CHARITON, IA 50049-2413 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,483,313 (+224%) Land $42,500 Building $2,440,813 |
| 2025 | $766,450 Land $42,500 Building $723,950 |
| 2023 | $130,780 Building $130,780 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 245 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 245 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 80% of the US · above 49% 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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