$99,500
SOLD SEP 14, 2012

2303 3rd St SW Altoona, IA 50009

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
8,755 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2025

Affordable and Adorable...this one owner home is ready to go. All that you need is the key! All appliances are included in the large kitchen. Eating area gives space right by the picture window for views of quiet neighborhood. The washer/dryer are included with laundry area conveniently located on main floor. Three bedrooms each with excellent closet space are near the updated full bath. Attached garage holds the car and outside tools and toys. Exterior upgrades include extensive landscaping, fenced yard and vinyl siding. This home is nestled in the heart of Altoona, home to Adventureland Amusement Park, Prairie Meadows, parks, walking/bike trails, & big box stores. It's just a short commute to Des Moines "big city amenities and suburbs without sacrificing the small town feel of Altoona. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 05/16/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Meek

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 8,755 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x125
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100175443000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,198

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 109.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 104.00
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Electric Baseboard

Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot S F: 8755
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100175443000
  • Zoning: R-2

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: 2198.00
  • Net Taxes: 2072.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23033RDSTPOLKSEPOLK50009

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Mefferd Mary A
Bought by
Lovell Justin
Seller's Agent
Alicia Howe
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Buyer's Agent
Francisco Zambrano - Corona
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$223,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-5.11%
Views
232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.03%
Original Mortgage
$216,310
Outstanding Balance
$216,310
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,064

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Mar 25, 2019
Sold by
Arafa Properties Llc
Bought by
King Carson
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Garlick
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$134,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,100
-12.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$130,853
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2017
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Arafa Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Steven Camerona
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$99,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2016
Sold by
Us Bank National Association and Barr Kathryn J
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2012
Closed on
Sep 25, 2012
Sold by
Barr Kathryn J
Bought by
Barr Kathryn and Barr Kyle
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Angela Meek
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$99,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$3,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2012
Closed on
Aug 29, 2012
Sold by
Caudill Marianne
Bought by
Barr Kathryn J
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Angela Meek
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$99,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $223,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $99,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $97,881 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $148,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $216,310 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,853 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000 FHA
Previous Owner $96,515 New Conventional
Previous Owner $67,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $223,000 -3.0% $232 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $229,900 -2.2% $239 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $235,000 +5.4% $245 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Off Market $223,000 -- --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 For Sale $235,000 +30.6% $245 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $180,000 -2.7% $188 / Sq Ft
04/13/2022 04/13/22 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $193 / Sq Ft
02/04/2022 02/04/22 For Sale $189,900 +40.8% $198 / Sq Ft
03/25/2019 03/25/19 Sold $134,900 -13.0% $141 / Sq Ft
02/23/2019 02/23/19 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $155,000 +55.8% $161 / Sq Ft
03/08/2017 03/08/17 Sold $99,500 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
03/08/2017 03/08/17 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2017 01/25/17 For Sale $99,500 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
09/14/2012 09/14/12 Sold $99,500 -5.2% $104 / Sq Ft
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2012 05/16/12 For Sale $105,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 -- $171,400 $53,300 $118,100
2023 $2,906 $171,400 $53,300 $118,100
2022 $2,906 $144,200 $45,600 $98,600
2021 $2,890 $144,200 $45,600 $98,600
2020 $2,844 $136,500 $43,100 $93,400
2019 $2,520 $136,500 $43,100 $93,400
2018 $2,524 $118,800 $36,900 $81,900
2017 $2,394 $118,800 $36,900 $81,900
2016 $2,384 $110,600 $33,900 $76,700
2015 $2,384 $110,600 $33,900 $76,700
2014 $2,186 $100,400 $30,300 $70,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 401331

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00175443000