$284,900
$5K PRICE DROP

402 6th St SW Altoona, IA 50009

Estimated payment $1,846/month

Total Views 2,139
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$196 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Altoona Elementary School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Patio

About This Home

Your oasis awaits with this charming farmhouse on .40 acre lot with privacy fence, new patio and a 2 car garage that includes a shop! Primary bedroom on the main floor with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. New kitchen remodel with new appliances and remodeled bathrooms make this an easy choice!. Home offers laundry on the main floor, a sunroom and an enclosed back porch which is perfect for the home office. Livingroom and dining area too! This renovation was tastefully done and offers new windows, flooring, paint, lights, plumbing fixtures, driveway, back patio and more! Enjoy the convenience of location with Altoona Elementary and playground across the street. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks and bike trail! Rare opportunity to find all of the amenities this property offers for this price in the heart of Altoona. Book your showing!

Listing Agent

Heather Rawlins

Iowa Realty Colfax Listed on: 10/24/2025

Iowa Realty Colfax

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x132
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100328000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,224

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 196.21
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season, Sun Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1452
  • Total Sq Ft: 1452

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 620
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4000
  • Lot S F: 17424
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 132X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100328000000
  • 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: 4224.00
  • Net Taxes: 4224.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $2,912 $269,300 $61,200 $208,100
2024 $2,912 $239,800 $53,700 $186,100
2023 $2,814 $169,000 $53,700 $115,300
2022 $2,910 $137,900 $45,400 $92,500
2021 $2,628 $137,900 $45,400 $92,500
2020 $2,584 $124,100 $41,000 $83,100
2019 $2,324 $124,100 $41,000 $83,100
2018 $2,326 $109,500 $36,000 $73,500
2017 $2,386 $109,500 $36,000 $73,500
2016 $2,380 $101,700 $33,200 $68,500
2015 $2,380 $101,700 $33,200 $68,500
2014 $2,034 $85,300 $27,400 $57,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $284,900 -1.7% $196 / Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 For Sale $289,900 +9.4% $200 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Sold $265,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 For Sale $265,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $119,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $77,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $112,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,750 New Conventional
Closed $251,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,500 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $113,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 729090

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00328000000