Lucas County property record for 42994 255th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,804 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 37.6 acres (1,640,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,148 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122200001 |
| Primary APN | 1122200001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,804 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,640,905 sqft (37.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 42994 255TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARITON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50049-7727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 22-71-21 NW NE EX S45' |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2144 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42994 255TH AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-7727 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | $4,148.00 (+13.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,263 (-) Land $21,195 Building $287,068 | $308,263 (-) Land $21,195 Building $287,068 |
| 2025 | $3,666.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $308,263 (+23.58%) Land $21,195 Building $287,068 | $308,263 (+23.58%) Land $21,195 Building $287,068 |
| 2024 | $3,666.00 (-6.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $249,436 Land $13,729 Building $235,707 | $249,436 Land $13,729 Building $235,707 | |
| 2021 | $3,930.00 |
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 55% of the US · above 90% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 1 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 | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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