Hardin County property record for 511 Main Ave, Alden, IA 50006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,940 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 892118382002 |
| Primary APN | 892118382002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,691 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 584 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 584 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 511 MAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50006-9639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 21, RP&H CENTRAL ADD, ALDEN CENTRAL ADD-BLOCK 21 LOTS 7-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2080 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
511 Main Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Hardin County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 MAIN AVE, ALDEN, IA 50006-9639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Main Ave was $1,120 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,120.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,520 Land $6,890 Building $62,630 | $69,520 Land $6,890 Building $62,630 |
| 2024 | $1,120.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,930 (+6.76%) Land $6,890 Building $63,040 | $69,930 Land $6,890 Building $63,040 | |
| 2022 | $1,220.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,500 Land $6,890 Building $58,610 | |
| 2021 | $65,500 Land $6,890 Building $58,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Main Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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.
Wildfire risk around 511 Main 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 277 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 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Rise Broadband, WMTel.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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