Welcome to this well-maintained home located at 1311 Bluff, nestled in a friendly and inviting community of Alden. This charming property offers 3 bedrooms, all featuring new carpet installed in 2026, along with one full bathroom and a ¾ bath, both updated with new flooring and sinks. The open-concept kitchen was beautifully remodeled in 2025 with new cabinetry, counter tops, and sink—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. This home has seen numerous major updates, including new siding, windows, and exterior doors in 2024, along with a new water softener. In 2023, the roof was inspected and solar panels were installed, providing noticeable savings on utility costs. Additional improvements include a new HVAC system in 2020, a gas fireplace insert in 2019, and luxury vinyl flooring upstairs along with an updated electrical panel in 2017. Situated on a spacious 66 x 132 lot, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Relax with your morning coffee or unwind with a good book while taking in the yard. There is a designated area for gardening . Located in an excellent school district, this home also provides convenient access to local dining, as well as nearby river activities such as fishing and kayaking.
Pending
$169,900
1311 Bluff St, Alden, IA 50006
3beds
1,484sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Luxury vinyl flooring upstairsDesignated area for gardening
- 57 days |
- 205 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily E Kruckenberg 515-473-0858,
Jennings Real Estate,
John Kruckenberg 641-648-4246,
Jennings Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,484 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 132 Sft
Details
- Parcel number: 892213478002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,090
- Annual tax amount: $2,047
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $169,900$114/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337918 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900-1.2%$114/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listing removed | $172,000$116/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69018 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $172,000-7%$116/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69018 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $185,000-7%$125/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69018 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+170.7%$134/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69018 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2017 | Sold | $73,500-1.9%$50/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5340554 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2017 | Pending sale | $74,900$50/sqft |
Source: Jennings Real Estate #15292 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $74,900$50/sqft |
Source: Jennings Real Estate #15292 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,856 +4.9% | $117,090 -0.3% |
| 2024 | $1,770 -15.7% | $117,470 |
| 2023 | $2,100 +4.5% | $117,470 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $2,010 +39% | $109,690 |
| 2021 | $1,446 -4.7% | $109,690 +47.4% |
| 2020 | $1,517 +1.4% | $74,410 |
| 2019 | $1,497 +15.8% | $74,410 |
| 2018 | $1,292 | $74,410 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,292 +3.7% | $67,650 |
| 2016 | $1,246 -3.1% | $67,650 |
| 2015 | $1,286 +4.9% | $67,650 |
| 2014 | $1,226 +14.4% | $67,650 |
| 2013 | $1,072 -2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,094 +2.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,068 +13.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $938 +0.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $936 +0.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $928 +0.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $920 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50006
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Alden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Riverbend Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 2/10Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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- Hardin County
- Alden
- 50006
- 1311 Bluff St
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