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$63,300$60 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Jan 15, 2025

502 FRANKLIN ST

ALDEN, IA 50006
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1877
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$63K
$49K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jan 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$650 (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.$34,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,290

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARDIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 264 ft²

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 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

502 Franklin St 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 less than 96% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hardin County

What homes are worth in Alden 50006

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

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$53K$466K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$63,300
CheaperTypical $133,165Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1877
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 502 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Hardin County
Estimated valuepricier than$63,3004% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6015% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²16% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac19% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than18777% of homes3% of homes

About 502 Franklin St

How much is 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA is $63,300 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $48,837 to $77,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA last sell?

502 Franklin St, Alden, IA last sold on Jan 15, 2025 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA?

502 Franklin St, Alden, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA built?

502 Franklin St, Alden, IA was built in 1877, making it 149 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA?

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

How does 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 724 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 4% of them ($63,300 against a typical $133,165), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($60 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1877 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Hardin County, it is worth more than 13% 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 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Franklin St, Alden, IA was $650. The county assessed it at $34,290.

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