$269,000

1016 1st St NW Altoona, IA 50009

Estimated payment $1,750/month

Total Views 5,141
4 Beds
2 Baths
944 Sq Ft
$285 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Fire Pit

About This Home

This beautifully maintained split-foyer home is a true gem, packed with modern updates and thoughtful touches throughout. Step inside to a bright, refreshed kitchen featuring new countertops, stylish backsplash, upgraded sink, and newer appliances—perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining. New flooring flows through both levels, and you'll appreciate the tastefully updated bathrooms on each floor.
Downstairs, the finished basement offers a spacious recreation area ideal for movie nights, hobbies, or a home gym, plus a fourth bedroom perfect for guests or a home office.
One of the standout features of this home is the stunning four-season porch—a peaceful retreat that overlooks a beautifully landscaped backyard oasis. Garden enthusiasts will fall in love with the expansive deck, cozy fire pit, and an abundance of perennials. There's also a well-established garden featuring dill, asparagus, wild tomatoes, and a vibrant strawberry patch.
Enjoy peace of mind with major mechanical updates already done for you, including a new furnace (2020) and A/C unit (2019).
Ideally located just blocks from Willowbrook Elementary, Greenway Park with its fishing pond and walking trails, and Lions Park featuring disc golf and softball fields—this home offers both comfort and convenience.

Don’t miss your chance to own this Altoona treasure—schedule your tour today!

Listing Agent

Mollie Keitges

Home Realty Listed on: 07/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 9,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x135.6
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 944 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100176035000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,552

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 284.96
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 912
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 630
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 944
  • Total Sq Ft: 944

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Fire Pit, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Electric Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2180
  • Lot S F: 9492
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70X135.6
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100176035000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3552.00
  • Net Taxes: 3552.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,552 $216,700 $48,700 $168,000
2023 $3,510 $216,700 $48,700 $168,000
2022 $3,464 $180,900 $42,100 $138,800
2021 $3,356 $180,900 $42,100 $138,800
2020 $3,298 $167,100 $38,600 $128,500
2019 $3,034 $167,100 $38,600 $128,500
2018 $3,034 $151,500 $34,400 $117,100
2017 $3,088 $151,500 $34,400 $117,100
2016 $3,078 $140,200 $31,300 $108,900
2015 $3,078 $140,200 $31,300 $108,900
2014 $2,962 $132,900 $29,900 $103,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $269,000 +74.1% $285 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $154,500 -3.4% $164 / Sq Ft
07/26/2015 07/26/15 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2015 05/26/15 For Sale $159,900 -- $169 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $154,500 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $149,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,000 New Conventional
Closed $145,000 New Conventional
Closed $149,737 FHA
Previous Owner $147,283 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 722328

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00176035000