Welcome Home to this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom home where space is anything but scarce. Sitting on a generous double lot, this property delivers room to breathe, grow a garden, or finally start that outdoor hobby you've been dreaming about. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout spacious rooms that invite you to spread out and settle in. A handy storage shed keeps your tools and treasures organized without cluttering the home. Located just minutes from Chariton High School, this is small-town living done right. Schedule your showing today and discover what home truly feels like.
For sale
$169,900
438 N 5th St, Chariton, IA 50049
4beds
2,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,541 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grow a gardenFour-bedroom two-bathroom homeSpacious roomsHandy storage shedGenerous double lot
- 32 days |
- 538 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sumner Johnson (515)681-7973,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Kayla Johnson 515-681-5420,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742301
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,512
- Total interior livable area: 2,512 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,541 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0720331001
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chariton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $68/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,789
- Annual tax amount: $2,446
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+818.4%$68/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #742301 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2013 | Sold | $18,500-19.2%$7/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5372179 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2013 | Price change | $22,900-23.4%$9/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Home Team #414403 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2013 | Price change | $29,900-14.3%$12/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Home Team #414403 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2013 | Price change | $34,900-22.3%$14/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Home Team #414403 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $44,900-46.2%$18/sqft |
Source: Homepath Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2013 | Sold | $83,531$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,446 +6.1% | $148,789 +21.3% |
| 2024 | $2,306 +41.3% | $122,686 |
| 2023 | $1,632 +3.6% | $122,686 +60.4% |
| 2022 | $1,576 +17.4% | $76,470 |
| 2021 | $1,342 +1.1% | $76,470 +20% |
| 2020 | $1,328 +8.9% | $63,725 |
| 2019 | $1,220 +1.5% | $63,725 +15% |
| 2018 | $1,202 | $55,413 -20% |
| 2017 | $1,202 -62.5% | $69,281 |
| 2016 | $3,208 +100% | $69,281 |
| 2015 | $1,604 +0.3% | $69,281 |
| 2014 | $1,600 +7.2% | $69,281 |
| 2013 | $1,492 -1.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,520 -14.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,784 +6.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,670 +8.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,538 +4.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,466 +18.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,234 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50049
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Van Allen Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Chariton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Chariton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Chariton
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Lucas County
- Chariton
- 50049
- 438 N 5th St
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