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For sale
$269,999
2beds
960sqft

415 31st Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

2beds
960sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1982
0.86 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$281 price/sqft

What's special

Nearly an acreIncredible privacyCentral airDead-end streetMain-level family roomFire pitEat-in kitchen

NEARLY AN ACRE, 4 GARAGE SPACES & INCREDIBLE PRIVACY—RIGHT IN ALTOONA! Opportunities like this don't come along often! Tucked away at the end of a dead-end street on an impressive .86-acre lot, this ranch offers the space, privacy, and garage setup buyers dream about, with no neighbors directly behind or on one side! The home features approximately 913 sq ft on the main level plus an additional 500 sq ft of finished living space in the lower level, giving you plenty of room to spread out. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, main-level family room, and additional finished lower-level living space. But wait until you see the GARAGES! In addition to the 2-car attached garage, the property features an incredible 2-car detached garage—perfect for the car enthusiast, hobbyist, workshop, toys, equipment, or simply the ultimate storage setup. Step outside and enjoy a huge yard with an open patio, fire pit, storage shed, and outbuildings, with plenty of room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. All of this with city water and sewer, central air, natural gas heat, and Southeast Polk Schools. Nearly an acre + approximately 1,400 sq ft of finished living space + FOUR garage spaces + a dead-end street + incredible privacy—this is NOT your typical Altoona property! 13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748068MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Listed by:

Misty Darling (515)962-5555,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations,

Greg Wallenstein 727-871-4734,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748068MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 960
  • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
  • Finished area below ground: 500
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
  • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
Lot
  • Size: 0.86 Acres
  • Dimensions: 91 x 412
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
  • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
  • Parcel number: 17100511527000
  • Zoning: A-1

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Resale
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1982

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: $281/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $192,400
  • Annual tax amount: $3,181
  • Date on market: 8/27/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 4 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/27/2026Listed for sale$269,999+182.7%$281/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748068 Report a problem
2/1/2002Sold$95,500$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$2,972 +2.3%$192,400 +7.5%
2024$2,904 +1%$179,000
2023$2,874 +1.3%$179,000 +19.6%
2022$2,836 +1.8%$149,700
2021$2,786 +1.8%$149,700 +6.8%
2020$2,736 +7.6%$140,200
2019$2,542 $140,200 +9.3%
2018$2,542 $128,300
2017$2,542 -13.3%$128,300 -4.3%
2016$2,932 $134,000
2015$2,932 +10.1%$134,000 +10.3%
2014$2,662 $121,500
2013-- $121,500 +3.6%
2012-- $117,300
2011-- $117,300 +5.8%
2010-- $110,900
2009-- $110,900 -1.7%
2008-- $112,800
2007-- $112,800 +2.5%
2006-- $110,100
2005-- $110,100 +8%
2003-- $101,910 +0.5%
2002-- $101,360
2001-- $101,360

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$1,732/mo
Principal & interest
$1392
Property taxes
$340
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Estimated market value

$263,200

$250,000 - $276,000

$1,420/mo

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Neighborhood: 50009

Nearby schools

Willowbrook Elementary School
Grades PK-50.8 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10
SOUTHEAST Polk Middle School
Grades 6-72.6 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Southeast Polk High School
Grades 10-124.4 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10