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$140,528$115 / 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

972 40TH ST

ALDEN, IA 50006
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,224 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.
36.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$141K
$105K low$176K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,878 (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.$157,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,500

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.115 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.Rural Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.36.87
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Patio · 91 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

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 · 4.6 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
E
Pineview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 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

972 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 66% 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.

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$50K$466K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$140,528
CheaperTypical $129,433Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,521 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size36.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 972 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,52855% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11565% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²25% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than36.87 ac92% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than191540% of homes34% of homes

About 972 40th St

How much is 972 40th St, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 972 40th St, Alden, IA is $140,528 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $104,989 to $176,067. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 972 40th St, Alden, IA last sell?

972 40th St, Alden, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 972 40th St, Alden, IA?

972 40th St, Alden, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 36.87-acre lot.

When was 972 40th St, Alden, IA built?

972 40th St, Alden, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 972 40th St, Alden, IA?

972 40th St, 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 972 40th St, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 723 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 55% of them ($140,528 against a typical $129,433), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($115 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,521 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (36.87 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1915 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 55% 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 972 40th St, Alden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 972 40th St, Alden, IA was $1,878. The county assessed it at $157,500.

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