Welcome to Prairie Vista, in desired SEPolk Schools. This one owner, well cared for ranch is move in ready w/new flooring, fresh paint, newer roof & newer siding! Beautiful laminate flooring leads into the open floor plan. Center attention goes to the fireplace in the great room flanked by windows on either side. Eat-in kitchen, w/wood parquet flooring, offers a generous amount of cabinets paired w/plenty of counter space. All appliances are included. Check out the gas stove! Choose from meals in the sunny dining area or counter seating for quick snacks. Sliders open to the east facing deck for shade in the afternoon for chilling & grilling. Private backyard views the neighboring pond that includes a future recreational park w/kayaking & fishing. 1st floor laundry w/washer & dryer, is conveniently near 3 bedrooms & guest bath. You will love the bathroom counter space in the primary bathroom. Need more space? There is a ton of potential in the unfinished lower level w/egress/daylight windows. This quiet neighborhood is near Clay Elementary, NEW SEPolk Middle School, & more amenities of Altoona Pleasant Hill & Des Moines. Make this your next Home Sweet Home
Sold for $305,000
$305,000
2629 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,281sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
9,365 Square Feet Lot
$304,400 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$1,991 Estimated rent
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Unfinished lower levelWood parquet flooringNew flooringOpen floor planFresh paintLaminate flooringWindows on either side
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724936
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,281
- Total interior livable area: 1,281 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,365 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100497900029
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $297,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,666
- Date on market: 8/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $305,000$238/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $305,000$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724936 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $305,000+75.8%$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724936 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2005 | Sold | $173,500+350.6%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2004 | Sold | $38,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,300 -0.4% | $297,300 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $4,318 -2.3% | $268,100 |
| 2023 | $4,418 +1.3% | $268,100 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $4,360 +0.5% | $225,400 |
| 2021 | $4,338 +1.7% | $225,400 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,264 +10.2% | $213,500 |
| 2019 | $3,868 -0.1% | $213,500 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $3,870 | $190,800 |
| 2017 | $3,870 -2.3% | $190,800 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $3,960 | $177,900 |
| 2015 | $3,960 +4.1% | $177,900 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,804 | $169,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $169,800 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $177,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $177,000 -0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $177,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $177,500 -1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $180,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $180,500 +3.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $174,800 +106.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $84,700 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Clay Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.1 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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