Lucas County property record for 41787 255th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 18.8 acres (818,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $600 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1127100002 |
| Primary APN | 1127100002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 818,928 sqft (18.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 176 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,880 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 41787 255TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARITON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50049-7729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 27-71-21 E 1/2 NE NW |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2142 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41787 255TH AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-7729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of January 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lucas County |
| Unified School District | Chariton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $600.00 (+19.52%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $72,936 (-) Land $11,421 Building $61,515 | $72,936 (-) Land $11,421 Building $61,515 |
| 2025 | $502.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption Additional exemption filed | $72,936 (+21.51%) Land $11,421 Building $61,515 | $72,936 (+21.51%) Land $11,421 Building $61,515 |
| 2024 | $502.00 (-22.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $60,025 Land $7,399 Building $52,626 | $60,025 Land $7,399 Building $52,626 | |
| 2021 | $650.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 81% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people · EPA ID IA0400900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream Fixed Wireless | 100 / 10 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 50 / 25 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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