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$193,564$89 / 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 82How 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

557 GROUSE AVE

ALDEN, IA 50006
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,175 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.
9.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$194K
$158K low$229K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,104 (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.$180,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,600

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.9.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.Central
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 · 258 ft²Porch · 36 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.

H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.7 mi
E
Pineview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 8.8 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

557 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 76% of homes in Franklin County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 70% 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
$53K$451K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$193,564
CheaperTypical $133,816Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size9.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 557 Grouse Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,56473% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8944% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than2,175 ft²87% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.31 ac85% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than191037% of homes30% of homes

About 557 Grouse Ave

How much is 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA is $193,564 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $158,478 to $228,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA last sell?

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

How big is 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,175 square feet of living space and a 9.31-acre lot.

When was 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA built?

557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

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

How does 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 723 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 73% of them ($193,564 against a typical $133,816), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($89 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (9.31 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1910 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 76% 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 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Grouse Ave, Alden, IA was $2,104. The county assessed it at $180,600.

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