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$169,202$163 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

468 GROUSE AVE

ALDEN, IA 50006
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,037 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.
3.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$169K
$126K low$212K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$86,234
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$68,987
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.56%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$82,968
MORTGAGE SERVICES III LLC · recorded Aug 20, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$590 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$54,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.3 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

468 Grouse 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.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Franklin County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Alden 50006

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$44K$416K

This home is worth more than 72% 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.

Estimated value$169,202
CheaperTypical $115,310Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,037 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size3.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 468 Grouse Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,20272% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16391% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,037 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.7 ac71% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196070% of homes71% of homes

About 468 Grouse Ave

How much is 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA is $169,202 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,962 to $212,442. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA last sell?

468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA last sold on Apr 17, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1,037 square feet of living space and a 3.70-acre lot.

When was 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA built?

468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA is assigned to Alden Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 723 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 72% of them ($169,202 against a typical $115,310), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($163 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,037 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (3.7 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1960 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 69% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 468 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA was $590. The county assessed it at $54,200.

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