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  • Price cut: $9K (10/6)
    $470,000

    218 31st St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

    5beds
    1,614sqft
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    $3,443/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2018
    9,230 Square Feet Lot
    $466,900 Zestimate®
    $291/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful shiplap fireplacePrivate retreatPergola-covered deckOpen-concept layoutQuartz countertopsSpacious primary suiteIrrigation system
    Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath custom-built modern farmhouse offering exceptional quality, thoughtful design, and premium upgrades throughout! Built with durable 2x6 construction, this home features an open-concept layout with 9-foot ceilings and a vaulted great room centered around a beautiful shiplap fireplace. The kitchen impresses with quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, a large island, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas—perfect for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers a tiled walk-in shower, walk-in closet with direct laundry access, and a private retreat you'll love. The finished lower level adds approximately 1,400 sq. ft. with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large family room. The included projector makes the lower level an ideal space for movie nights, game days, or entertaining guests. The heated 3-car garage is truly a showstopper, featuring premium RaceDeck flooring, over $10,000 in NewAge cabinets and tool storage, hot/cold water, a floor drain, overhead storage, hexagon lighting, and two 55-inch TVs. Outside, enjoy the pergola-covered deck, irrigation system, and the added convenience of lawn mowing already paid for the year. Luxury, functionality, and craftsmanship come together in this one-of-a-kind home!
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    Listed by:

    Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,

    Pennie Carroll & Associates,

    Joe Carroll,

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746738MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
      • Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,614
      • Total interior livable area: 1,614 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,212

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Irrigation Sprinklers, Patio
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 9,230 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 71 x 130
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 17100360177129
      • Zoning: R-1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2018

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Altoona

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $291/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $470,700
      • Annual tax amount: $7,783
      • Date on market: 8/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 97 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $466,900

        $444,000 - $490,000

        $2,430/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Price change$470,000-1.9%$291/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746738 Report a problem
        9/11/2026Price change$479,000-1.2%$297/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746738 Report a problem
        8/5/2026Listed for sale$485,000+33.6%$300/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746738 Report a problem
        7/30/2019Listing removed$363,000$225/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Precision #579225 Report a problem
        7/30/2019Listed for sale$363,000-0.8%$225/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Precision #579225 Report a problem
        7/29/2019Sold$366,000+0.8%$227/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #579225 Report a problem
        7/1/2019Pending sale$363,000$225/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Precision #579225 Report a problem
        4/4/2019Listed for sale$363,000+515.3%$225/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Precision #579225 Report a problem
        7/9/2018Sold$59,000$37/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,198 +2.3%$470,700 +7.7%
        2024$6,058 +3.6%$437,100
        2023$5,850 +1.3%$437,100 +17.9%
        2022$5,774 -0.9%$370,600
        2021$5,826 +81.5%$370,600 +3.3%
        2020$3,210 +26650%$358,800 +132.8%
        2019$12 $154,100 +29534.6%
        2018$12 $520
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50009

        Getting around

        3 / 100
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        • 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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