Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in the heart of Altoona! This inviting home offers plenty of upgrades, a functional kitchen with abundant cabinetry and workspace, and a finished basement providing an additional bedroom, family room, dedicated laundry area, and ample storage. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, oversized concrete patio, and playset?perfect for relaxing or entertaining. An oversized 2-car detached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, toys, and extra storage. Located on a quiet, family-friendly street within walking distance of the Enabling Garden and Prairie Heritage Park, this home combines comfort, convenience, and outdoor enjoyment in a great location.
For sale
$259,500
112 12th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
4beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
7,971 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyard
- 21 days
- 1,537
- 108
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kurtis Christensen (319)327-0796,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob ELLERMAN 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749740
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 620
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,971 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 68 x 117
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100360405000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,658
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,500+33.1%$270/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Sold | $195,000-7.1%$203/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Pending sale | $209,900$219/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $209,900$219/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Pending sale | $209,900$219/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $209,900+14.1%$219/sqft |
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| 11/15/2019 | Sold | $183,950-0.5%$192/sqft |
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| 10/21/2019 | Pending sale | $184,900$193/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #591762 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2019 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$193/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,900+15.2%$198/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #591762 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2018 | Sold | $164,900-2.9%$172/sqft |
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| 4/21/2018 | Pending sale | $169,900$177/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #558109 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$177/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #558109 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $174,900+25%$182/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #558109 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2012 | Listing removed | $139,900$146/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #404154 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $139,900+9.7%$146/sqft |
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| 7/16/2009 | Sold | $127,500+3.2%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2004 | Sold | $123,500+18.8%$129/sqft |
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| 8/25/2000 | Sold | $104,000$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,658 +2.4% | $235,300 +8% |
| 2024 | $3,574 -1.1% | $217,900 |
| 2023 | $3,614 +1.3% | $217,900 +23% |
| 2022 | $3,568 +3.2% | $177,100 |
| 2021 | $3,456 +1.6% | $177,100 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $3,400 +26.8% | $163,200 |
| 2019 | $2,682 -0.1% | $163,200 +29.1% |
| 2018 | $2,686 | $126,400 |
| 2017 | $2,686 -2% | $126,400 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $2,742 | $117,200 |
| 2015 | $2,742 +4.3% | $117,200 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $2,630 | $111,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,200 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,400 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $117,900 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,500 +6.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,200 +6.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,140 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $92,770 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Polk
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




