Your oasis awaits with this charming farmhouse on .40 acre lot with privacy fence, new patio and a 2 car garage that includes a shop! Primary bedroom on the main floor with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. New kitchen remodel with new appliances and remodeled bathrooms make this an easy choice!. Home offers laundry on the main floor, a sunroom and an enclosed back porch which is perfect for the home office. Livingroom and dining area too! This renovation was tastefully done and offers new windows, flooring, paint, lights, plumbing fixtures, driveway, back patio and more! Enjoy the convenience of location with Altoona Elementary and playground across the street. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks and bike trail! Rare opportunity to find all of the amenities this property offers for this price in the heart of Altoona. Book your showing!
Sold for $269,900
$269,900
402 6th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.4 Acres Lot
$270,000 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$2,294 Estimated rent
Home value
$270,000
$257,000 - $284,000
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New windowsRemodeled bathroomsNew kitchen remodelPrivacy fenceEnclosed back porchBack patioNew patio
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Listed by:
Heather Rawlins (515)478-6780,
Iowa Realty Colfax
Bought with:
Joanne May
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729090
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
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,452
- Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100328000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Sold | $269,900$186/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729090 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $269,900$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729090 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729090 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Price change | $279,900-1.1%$193/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $282,900-0.7%$195/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$196/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+9.4%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729090 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Sold | $265,000$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681224 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Pending sale | $265,000$183/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $265,000+122.7%$183/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Sold | $119,000-43.3%$82/sqft |
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| 5/8/2015 | Listing removed | $210,000$145/sqft |
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| 4/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $210,000+10.5%$145/sqft |
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| 6/7/2012 | Listing removed | $190,000$131/sqft |
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| 4/3/2012 | Price change | $190,000-2.6%$131/sqft |
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| 2/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $195,000+73.3%$134/sqft |
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| 9/15/2010 | Listing removed | $112,500-2.2%$77/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #365363 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $115,000+48.4%$79/sqft |
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| 2/25/2009 | Sold | $77,500-3%$53/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #340433 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2009 | Price change | $79,900-23.8%$55/sqft |
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| 1/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $104,900-6.8%$72/sqft |
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| 9/22/2000 | Sold | $112,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,224 +45.1% | $269,300 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $2,912 +3.5% | $239,800 +41.9% |
| 2023 | $2,814 -3.3% | $169,000 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $2,910 +10.7% | $137,900 |
| 2021 | $2,628 +1.7% | $137,900 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $2,584 +11.2% | $124,100 |
| 2019 | $2,324 -0.1% | $124,100 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $2,326 | $109,500 |
| 2017 | $2,326 -2.3% | $109,500 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $2,380 | $101,700 |
| 2015 | $2,380 +17.9% | $101,700 +19.2% |
| 2014 | $2,018 | $85,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,300 -5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,400 -3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,300 +1.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,100 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,100 -0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $94,700 -17.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,590 +17.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,190 |
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: 1 mi
- 4/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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