210 21st St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
What's special
This beautifully maintained Altoona home offering nearly 2,900 sq. ft. of finished living space and a layout made for entertaining! The open main level features a spacious living room with gas fireplace and a kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, breakfast bar seating and newer appliances. The dining area opens to a covered deck overlooking the large fenced backyard, concrete patio and beautiful Koi pond—creating a fantastic outdoor retreat. The spacious primary suite features tray ceilings, a walk-in closet and private bath with dual raised vanities, jetted tub and separate shower. Head downstairs and you'll find even more room to gather! The finished lower level features a huge family room with fireplace, wet bar with bar seating, 3rd bedroom and additional bath. 3 car garage finishes this perfect property! Recent improvements include new LVP flooring (2026), kitchen appliances (2024), water heater (2024), Koi pond (2024), concrete patio (2023) and storage shed (2023). Located in a desirable Altoona neighborhood close to parks, trails, schools, shopping, restaurants, the library, Altoona Aquatics Park and Adventureland. This home offers the space, updates and outdoor setting you've been looking for!
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Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Main Floor Laundry
Office
Finished Lower Level
Basement Bedroom
Outdoor 1
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Listing updated:
Kathy Swanson (515)778-3638,
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,569
- Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,324
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100360940000
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
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: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,334
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+11.6%$245/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750197 | ||
| 4/6/2022 | Sold | $345,000-1.4%$220/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #645737 | ||
| 2/21/2022 | Pending sale | $350,000$223/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #645737 | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $350,000+22.9%$223/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #645737 | ||
| 6/13/2019 | Listing removed | $284,900$182/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #580528 | ||
| 4/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $284,900+9.6%$182/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #580528 | ||
| 8/14/2014 | Listing removed | $259,900$166/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 3/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $259,900-2.3%$166/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 12/12/2013 | Listing removed | $265,900$169/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 6/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $265,900-4.7%$169/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 4/6/2012 | Listing removed | $278,900$178/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #392845 | ||
| 2/20/2012 | Price change | $278,900-0.4%$178/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #392845 | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $279,900-1.8%$178/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #380052 | ||
| 3/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $284,900+10.6%$182/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Opportunities #380052 | ||
| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $257,500+551.9%$164/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/20/2004 | Sold | $39,500$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,798 +2.3% | $383,100 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $5,666 +9% | $339,400 |
| 2023 | $5,200 +2.7% | $339,400 +28.7% |
| 2022 | $5,064 -6.7% | $263,700 |
| 2021 | $5,426 +1.8% | $263,700 -1.6% |
| 2020 | $5,330 +4.6% | $268,100 |
| 2019 | $5,098 -0.1% | $268,100 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $5,102 | $252,100 |
| 2017 | $5,102 -6.2% | $252,100 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $5,438 | $244,400 |
| 2015 | $5,438 +1% | $244,400 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $5,384 | $240,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $240,000 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $238,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $238,200 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $244,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $244,200 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $249,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $249,400 -0.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $249,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $249,700 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$378,500
$360,000 - $397,000
$1,974/mo
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