$248,000

509 5th St SE Altoona, IA 50009

Estimated payment $1,705/month

Total Views 953
3 Beds
2 Baths
953 Sq Ft
$260 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Charming Home Near the Park!This home has original hardwood floors with 3 bedrooms on main level and a 4th large bedroom in the lower level that includes a 3/4 bath--perfect for a primary room. This home has an open floor plan with a large kitchen and dining area. Enjoy the shaded deck and fully fenced yard with a lot of flowers. There's a shed and an oversized 2 car garage for all your storage needs. Located on a quiet street just a few blocks from a beautiful park, this home offers outdoor lifestyle with a small town feel and convenience to the interstate.

Listing Agent

Ingrid Williams

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listing Agent

Debbra Kurtz

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,410 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 953 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100360111000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,962

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 260.23
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 900
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 544
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 953
  • Total Sq Ft: 953

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2160
  • Lot S F: 9410
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100360111000
  • Zoning: R

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: 3962.00
  • Net Taxes: 3962.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $3,962 $230,000 $45,600 $184,400
2023 $3,816 $230,000 $45,600 $184,400
2022 $3,586 $187,000 $38,600 $148,400
2021 $3,404 $187,000 $38,600 $148,400
2020 $3,346 $169,400 $34,800 $134,600
2019 $3,044 $169,400 $34,800 $134,600
2018 $3,044 $152,000 $30,600 $121,400
2017 $3,000 $152,000 $30,600 $121,400
2016 $2,988 $136,400 $28,200 $108,200
2015 $2,988 $136,400 $28,200 $108,200
2014 $2,940 $132,000 $26,800 $105,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $248,000 +35.9% $260 / Sq Ft
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $182,500 -8.8% $192 / Sq Ft
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2021 11/02/21 Price Changed $200,000 -4.8% $210 / Sq Ft
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $210,000 -- $220 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $182,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 VA
Previous Owner $178,556 VA
Previous Owner $25,316 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718103

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00360111000