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$43,420$31 / 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 76How 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 $39,500 on Jan 2, 2025

685 40TH ST

ALDEN, IA 50006
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,395 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.
4.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$43K
$33K low$54K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,500 · Jan 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,132 (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.$116,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,100

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.103 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.69
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
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.Porch · 162 ft²

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 · 4.7 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 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%

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How this home compares

685 40th 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Alden 50006
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Alden 50006
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Franklin County
  • Among the oldest 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
$47K$458K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$43,420
CheaperTypical $128,626Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$31
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,395 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size4.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 685 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$43,420almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,395 ft²40% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.69 ac77% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than18754% of homesalmost no homes

About 685 40th St

How much is 685 40th St, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 685 40th St, Alden, IA is $43,420 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $32,904 to $53,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 685 40th St, Alden, IA last sell?

685 40th St, Alden, IA last sold on Jan 2, 2025 for $39,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 685 40th St, Alden, IA?

685 40th St, Alden, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,395 square feet of living space and a 4.69-acre lot.

When was 685 40th St, Alden, IA built?

685 40th St, Alden, IA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 685 40th St, Alden, IA?

685 40th St, 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 685 40th St, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 723 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than almost none of them ($43,420 against a typical $128,626), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($31 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,395 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (4.69 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1875 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 5% 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 685 40th St, Alden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 685 40th St, Alden, IA was $1,132. The county assessed it at $116,100.

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