Lucas County property record for 603 E Smith St, Russell, IA 50238
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.99 acres (217,364 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $666 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 1205103005 |
| Primary APN | 1205103005 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,364 sqft (4.99 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 603 E SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSSELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50238-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 05-71-20 SMITHS ADD LOTS 10-17 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-17 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| 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 | 603 E SMITH ST, RUSSELL, IA 50238-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of January 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Russell City |
| Unified School District | Chariton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $666.00 (+90.29%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,597 (-) Land $4,931 Building $57,666 | $62,597 (-) Land $4,931 Building $57,666 |
| 2025 | $350.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,597 (-3.89%) Land $4,931 Building $57,666 | $62,597 (-3.89%) Land $4,931 Building $57,666 |
| 2024 | $350.00 (-61.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,129 Land $26,000 Building $39,129 | $65,129 Land $26,000 Building $39,129 | |
| 2021 | $916.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
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 44% of the US · above 75% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | RUSSELL WATER SUPPLY serves 477 people · EPA ID IA5939009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 20 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 DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband.
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