Welcome to this beautifully updated two-story home in desirable Venbury! Offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 2,750 finished square feet (2,030 above grade plus 720 finished in the basement), this home delivers space, style, and peace of mind with major updates throughout. The main level features updated LVP flooring, fresh paint, and abundant natural light. The remodeled kitchen includes modern cabinetry, updated countertops, stainless steel appliances, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The cozy living room with custom built-ins and fireplace creates a welcoming gathering space. A versatile main-level bonus room offers the flexibility for formal dining, an office, or playroom. Upstairs you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, and private bath. The finished lower level adds a fifth bedroom, ¾ bath, and large family room—ideal for guests or additional living space. Enjoy the large back deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard—perfect for grilling, relaxing, and entertaining. The heated 3-car garage adds year-round comfort and convenience. Major updates include carpet, paint, kitchen remodel, furnace, A/C, water heater, roof, windows, LVP flooring, and exterior doors. Located just minutes from schools, parks, restaurants, and the Outlets of Des Moines, this move-in ready home is a must-see!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/3)
$430,000
1618 5th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
5beds
2,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern cabinetryVersatile main-level bonus roomBeautifully updated two-story homeFresh paintRemodeled kitchenAbundant natural lightUpdated lvp flooring
- 29 days |
- 146 |
- 3 |
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates,
Joe Carroll,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735368
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 720
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Storage
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 95.48
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100511379217
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,479
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 125 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $430,000$212/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $430,000-1.1%$212/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $435,000-1.1%$214/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $440,000-1.1%$217/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Price change | $445,000-1.1%$219/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $449,900-1.1%$222/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $454,900+127.5%$224/sqft |
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| 5/18/2000 | Sold | $200,000+497%$99/sqft |
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| 4/8/1999 | Sold | $33,500$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,302 +2.3% | $391,800 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $6,158 +0.8% | $368,000 |
| 2023 | $6,110 +1.3% | $368,000 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $6,030 -6.7% | $308,300 |
| 2021 | $6,463 +9.3% | $308,300 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $5,914 +7.1% | $292,700 |
| 2019 | $5,520 -0.1% | $292,700 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $5,524 | $268,700 |
| 2017 | $5,524 -1% | $268,700 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $5,582 | $247,200 |
| 2015 | $5,582 +4.6% | $247,200 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $5,334 | $234,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $234,500 +3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $225,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $225,800 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $231,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $231,100 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $235,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $235,800 +4.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $225,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $225,000 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $211,780 +4.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $202,660 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Altoona Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Polk
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Altoona
- 50009
- 1618 5th Ave SW





