Lucas County property record for 45444 260th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,910 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.18 acres (94,961 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1102300001 |
| Primary APN | 1102300001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 94,961 sqft (2.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 45444 260TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARITON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50049-7088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 02-71-21 PARCEL A NW SW |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHRISTON LUCAS |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2138 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
45444 260th Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Lucas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45444 260TH AVE, CHARITON, IA 50049-7088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 45444 260th Ave was $3,014 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.9% from the year before.
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 | $3,014.00 (+13.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $295,216 (+28.75%) Land $53,040 Building $242,176 | $295,216 (+28.75%) Land $53,040 Building $242,176 |
| 2025 | $2,646.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $229,290 Land $2,183 Building $227,107 | $229,290 Land $2,183 Building $227,107 |
| 2024 | $2,646.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185,317 Land $1,414 Building $183,903 | $185,317 Land $1,414 Building $183,903 | |
| 2021 | $2,708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45444 260th 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 45444 260th Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream Fixed Wireless | 100 / 10 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
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