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$74,921$83 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $62,000 on Aug 26, 2003

521 RIVER ST

IOWA FALLS, IA 50126
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
900 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$75K
$56K low$93K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,000 · Aug 26, 2003
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.$74,921
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$59,937

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,664 (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.$104,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 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.Single Family Residence
CountyHardin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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

M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Pineview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.5 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50126These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,072
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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

521 River 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 82% of homes in Iowa Falls 50126
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Hardin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hardin County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Iowa Falls 50126

What homes are worth in Iowa Falls 50126

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

This home
$41K$522K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Iowa Falls 50126.

How it measures up in Iowa Falls 50126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Iowa Falls 50126.

Estimated value$74,921
CheaperTypical $131,571Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 521 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIowa Falls 50126Hardin County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,92118% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8339% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than197885% of homes85% of homes

About 521 River St

How much is 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA is $74,921 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $56,424 to $93,418. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA last sell?

521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA last sold on Aug 26, 2003 for $62,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA?

521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA built?

521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA?

521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA is assigned to Riverbend Middle School (middle), rated B+; Pineview Elementary School (elementary); 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 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA compare to other homes in Iowa Falls 50126?

Among the 2,715 homes in Iowa Falls 50126, it is worth more than 18% of them ($74,921 against a typical $131,571), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($83 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 10% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1978 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Hardin County, it is worth more than 23% 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 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 River St, Iowa Falls, IA was $1,664. The county assessed it at $104,100.

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