Hardin County property record for 1209 Bluff St, Alden, IA 50006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,208 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 892213478005 |
| Primary APN | 892213478005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 494 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1209 BLUFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50006-8413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MILLERS 1ST ADD, ALDEN MILLERS 1ST ADD-E1/2 LOT 5 & W1/2 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLERS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 2ND ST NW, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1712 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Alden City |
| County | Hardin County |
| Unified School District | Alden Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,208.00 | $113,360 (+4.35%) Land $4,950 Building $108,410 | $113,360 (+4.35%) Land $4,950 Building $108,410 |
| 2024 | $2,208.00 (+11.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,630 (+4.23%) Land $4,950 Building $103,680 | $108,630 (+4.23%) Land $4,950 Building $103,680 | |
| 2022 | $1,982.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,220 Land $4,950 Building $99,270 | |
| 2021 | $104,220 Land $4,950 Building $99,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALDEN WATER SUPPLY serves 764 people · EPA ID IA4213013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.5 mg/L (2019–2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| CNS Internet Services Fixed Wireless | 45 / 15 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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