Welcome home to this charming Altoona ranch offering space, character, and an unbeatable location! Step inside to a spacious living room featuring original hardwood floors and a large bay window that fills the home with natural light. The living area flows into the dining space, complete with a convenient coat closet, and continues into the charming kitchen showcasing stylish white and blue cabinetry with all appliances included. Three main-floor bedrooms surround the updated full bathroom, featuring new LVP flooring, a newer vanity, and timeless tile walls with a beautifully tiled shower surround. Heading downstairs, you'll pass by access to the attached 2-car garage before discovering a finished lower level offering endless possibilities for a second living area, playroom, game room, or hobby space. A finished non-conforming room makes the perfect home office, workout room, or flex space. The lower level also includes a storage room with built-in shelving, laundry area, 3/4 bathroom and utility room. Outside, enjoy evenings on the deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed and children's play set—perfect for outdoor fun and entertaining! Conveniently located near all of Altoona's favorite amenities including Adventureland, Prairie Meadows, the movie theater, shopping, restaurants, and more, with easy access to I-35 for a quick commute! Don't miss your opportunity to make this wonderful home yours—come see today!
Pending
$274,900
1505 4th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Utility roomLaundry areaOriginal hardwood floorsNewer vanityNew lvp flooringFully fenced backyardStorage shed
- 13 days |
- 226 |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Ernst 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742807
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 187.9
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100498005002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,780
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900$286/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+100.7%$286/sqft |
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| 10/31/2007 | Sold | $137,000+13.2%$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2003 | Sold | $121,000+26.7%$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/1997 | Sold | $95,500$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,422 +2.4% | $228,600 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $3,342 +0.4% | $204,500 |
| 2023 | $3,330 +1.3% | $204,500 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $3,286 +3.7% | $172,100 |
| 2021 | $3,168 +1.8% | $172,100 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $3,112 +8.6% | $158,200 |
| 2019 | $2,866 | $158,200 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $2,866 | $143,600 |
| 2017 | $2,866 -0.8% | $143,600 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,888 | $132,100 |
| 2015 | $2,888 +11.2% | $132,100 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $2,598 | $118,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $118,800 -2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $121,500 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $130,200 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,600 +9.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,800 +10.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $105,410 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $95,030 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Willowbrook Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Polk
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Altoona
- 50009
- 1505 4th St SW






