Franklin County property record for 474 Heather Ave, Alden, IA 50006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,557 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 3.62 acres (157,687 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141820000800 |
| Primary APN | 141820000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,557 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 157,687 sqft (3.62 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 474 HEATHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50006-8020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR E1/2 NE COM NE CO (SEQ:1), R,S1291'ALG E LN NE (SEQ:2), POB;S346'ALG E LN NE (SEQ:3), W210;,S51',W270.32', (SEQ:4), N 384',E 480.5' POB (SEQ:5), SURVEY #00-0153 (SEQ:6) WD-2005-1433 (2005-06-10), PLT-14-G () |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2138 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
474 Heather Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 HEATHER AVE, ALDEN, IA 50006-8020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 474 Heather Ave was $1,176, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Alden Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,176.00 (+7.3%) | $108,300 Land $61,000 Building $47,300 | $108,300 Land $61,000 Building $47,300 |
| 2024 | $1,096.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,800 (+32%) Land $39,200 Building $46,600 | $85,800 Land $39,200 Building $46,600 | |
| 2022 | $968.00 | $65,000 Land $27,900 Building $37,100 | |
| 2021 | $65,000 Land $27,900 Building $37,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 474 Heather Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 474 Heather Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| CNS Internet Services Fixed Wireless | 45 / 15 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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