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261 HEATHER AVE

ALDEN, IA 50006
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,984 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,192 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$295,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$295,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
55
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 196 ft²Patio · 221 ft²Porch · 170 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Alden Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50006These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,597
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,821
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

261 Heather Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Among the largest lots in Franklin County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Alden 50006

How it measures up in Alden 50006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alden 50006.

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 261 Heather Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Franklin County
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197787% of homes86% of homes

About 261 Heather Ave

When did 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA last sell?

261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA?

261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 39.00-acre lot.

When was 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA built?

261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA?

261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA is assigned to Alden Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Iowa Falls - Alden High School (high), rated D+; Riverbend Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Iowa Falls Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 724 homes in Alden 50006, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (39 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1977 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Heather Ave, Alden, IA was $3,192. The county assessed it at $295,900.

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