Great Altoona starter home or a comfortable home for downsizing with laundry and 3 bedrooms on the main floor. So many updates make this home a great find! It has new roofs and gutters on both house and garage as of spring of 2022. HVAC is less than 5 years old and a new chain link fence was installed for kids and pets. The 2 car garage has power and heat and is partially insulated and was built in 2015 along with new driveway. Other updates include: radon mitigation, new sump pump, updated bathroom with new vanity and flooring, pantry shelves were added to the kitchen, fresh interior paint, kitchen flooring and new light fixture. The unfinished basement has space for projects, future finish and lots of storage. The home is within walking or biking distance of the grocery store, school, library, parks, and old town shops.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
204 6th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$258,000 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$2,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,000
$243,000 - $273,000
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Unfinished basementUpdated bathroomFresh interior paintNew drivewayNew chain link fenceNew roofs and gutters
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Listed by:
Joan Axtell 515-279-6700,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Michelle Hanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719632
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,122
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100278000000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Altoona
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Sold | $260,000-1.9%$232/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719632 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$236/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+29.3%$236/sqft |
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| 1/13/2022 | Sold | $204,900$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #642757 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2021 | Pending sale | $204,900$183/sqft |
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| 12/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $204,900+2.5%$183/sqft |
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| 5/12/2021 | Sold | $200,000-5.7%$178/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Pending sale | $212,000$189/sqft |
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| 3/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $212,000+28.5%$189/sqft |
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| 3/11/2016 | Sold | $165,000$147/sqft |
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| 1/7/2016 | Price change | $165,000-2.9%$147/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #507235 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $170,000+439.7%$152/sqft |
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| 6/16/2015 | Sold | $31,500$28/sqft |
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| 3/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $31,500$28/sqft |
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| 12/8/2012 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2012 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 8/15/2012 | Listing removed | $31,500$28/sqft |
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| 7/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $31,500$28/sqft |
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| 3/31/2012 | Listing removed | $31,500$28/sqft |
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| 3/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $31,500$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,640 +2.2% | $299,000 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $4,540 +4.4% | $263,500 |
| 2023 | $4,348 +5.7% | $263,500 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $4,112 +8.4% | $213,100 |
| 2021 | $3,794 +1.8% | $213,100 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $3,726 +10.4% | $191,100 |
| 2019 | $3,376 | $191,100 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $3,376 | $170,900 |
| 2017 | $3,376 +35.8% | $170,900 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,486 | $159,900 +50.6% |
| 2015 | $2,486 +11.4% | $106,200 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $2,232 | $94,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,400 -20.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $118,100 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,000 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $124,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,600 +1.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $122,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $122,400 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $112,770 +20.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,410 |
| 2001 | -- | $93,410 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Altoona Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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.
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