Hardin County property record for 604 Walnut St, Alden, IA 50006
| Property Type | Hotel/Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,910 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $558 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 892118386002 |
| Primary APN | 892118386002 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,800 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Street Address | 604 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50006-8434 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel/Motel |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 18, RP&H CENTRAL ADD, ALDEN CENTRAL ADD-E100' BLOCK 18 (AKA COM SW COR BLOCK 18 LOT 14 E100' N TO NE COR LOT 1, NW'LY |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,14 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2078 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of June 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2481 NW 8TH AVE, ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001411 |
| 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 | $558.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,820 (-0.25%) Land $8,480 Building $31,340 | $39,820 (-0.25%) Land $8,480 Building $31,340 |
| 2024 | $558.00 (-6.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $39,920 (+9.55%) Land $8,480 Building $31,440 | $39,920 (+9.55%) Land $8,480 Building $31,440 | |
| 2022 | $594.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,440 Land $8,480 Building $27,960 | |
| 2021 | $36,440 Land $8,480 Building $27,960 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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: 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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