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$95,792$57 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $51,940 on Dec 10, 2012

511 MAIN AVE

ALDEN, IA 50006
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,691 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1872
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$96K
$72K low$120K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,940 · Dec 10, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,120 (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.$69,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,890
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,520

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.0.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 195 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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 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

511 Main 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 less than 71% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Hardin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Hardin County
  • Older than 98% 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.

This home
$49K$466K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$95,792
CheaperTypical $129,342Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,691 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1872
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 511 Main Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Hardin County
Estimated valuepricier than$95,79229% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5714% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,691 ft²65% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac52% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than18724% of homes2% of homes

About 511 Main Ave

How much is 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA is $95,792 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $71,759 to $119,825. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA last sell?

511 Main Ave, Alden, IA last sold on Dec 10, 2012 for $51,940, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA?

511 Main Ave, Alden, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,691 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA built?

511 Main Ave, Alden, IA was built in 1872, making it 154 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA?

511 Main Ave, Alden, IA is assigned to Alden Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 723 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 29% of them ($95,792 against a typical $129,342), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($57 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,691 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1872 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Hardin County, it is worth more than 38% 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 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA was $1,120. The county assessed it at $69,520.

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