$305,000

2629 8th Ave SE Altoona, IA 50009

Estimated payment $2,051/month

Total Views 153
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,281 Sq Ft
$238 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Clay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA

About This Home

Welcome to Prairie Vista, in desired SEPolk Schools. This one owner, well cared for ranch is move in ready w/new flooring, fresh paint, newer roof & newer siding! Beautiful laminate flooring leads into the open floor plan. Center attention goes to the fireplace in the great room flanked by windows on either side. Eat-in kitchen, w/wood parquet flooring, offers a generous amount of cabinets paired w/plenty of counter space. All appliances are included. Check out the gas stove! Choose from meals in the sunny dining area or counter seating for quick snacks. Sliders open to the east facing deck for shade in the afternoon for chilling & grilling. Private backyard views the neighboring pond that includes a future recreational park w/kayaking & fishing. 1st floor laundry w/washer & dryer, is conveniently near 3 bedrooms & guest bath. You will love the bathroom counter space in the primary bathroom. Need more space? There is a ton of potential in the unfinished lower level w/egress/daylight windows. This quiet neighborhood is near Clay Elementary, NEW SEPolk Middle School, & more amenities of Altoona Pleasant Hill & Des Moines. Make this your next Home Sweet Home

Listing Agent

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 08/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,666

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 9,354 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100497900029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,666

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 238.10
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1281
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1281
  • Total Sq Ft: 1281

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Exterior Storage Shed
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 420
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2150
  • Lot S F: 9354
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100497900029
  • 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: 4666.00
  • Net Taxes: 4486.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

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Range of Values:

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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 $4,318 $268,100 $60,800 $207,300
2023 $4,418 $268,100 $60,800 $207,300
2022 $4,360 $225,400 $52,700 $172,700
2021 $4,338 $225,400 $52,700 $172,700
2020 $4,264 $213,500 $49,800 $163,700
2019 $3,868 $213,500 $49,800 $163,700
2018 $3,870 $190,800 $43,700 $147,100
2017 $3,972 $190,800 $43,700 $147,100
2016 $3,960 $177,900 $40,200 $137,700
2015 $3,960 $177,900 $40,200 $137,700
2014 $3,804 $169,800 $37,900 $131,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $305,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $173,500 --
Corporate Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $22,537 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $36,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724936

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00497900029