$240,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

509 5th St SE Altoona, IA 50009

3 Beds
2 Baths
953 Sq Ft
9,410 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$252 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of June 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Williams

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 05/14/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listed By

Debbra Kurtz

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Derek Veldhouse

RE/MAX Concepts

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
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 251.84
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Aldrich Perry and Aldrich Kimberly V
Bought by
Aldrich Perry and Aldrich Kimberly V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,788
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$23,053

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Price Christopher Shane and Price Elizabeth Mary
Bought by
Aldrich Perry
Seller's Agent
Tony Palmer
RE/MAX Hilltop
Buyer's Agent
Macy Herselius
Realty One Group Impact
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,500
-13.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%
Original Mortgage
$178,556
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2015
Sold by
Price Geneva
Bought by
Price Geneva and Price Christopher Shane
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $240,000 -3.2% $252 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
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®

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 $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

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718103

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00360111000