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Sold for $278,000
$278,000
505 5th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
4beds
954sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$278,500 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$1,853 Estimated rent
Home value
$278,500
$262,000 - $295,000
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Two bathsStylish cabinetsNewly remodeled kitchenFour spacious bedroomsOne-car attached garagePrivate fenced backyardLarge deck
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Stephanie Finney
Goldfinch Realty Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726198
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 954
- Total interior livable area: 954 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 675
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100360113000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1962
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: $237,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,919
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $278,000-0.7%$291/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$294/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+16.7%$294/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726198 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $240,000-2%$252/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #694380 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Pending sale | $244,900$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #694380 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $244,900+81.5%$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #694380 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2011 | Listing removed | $134,900$141/sqft |
Source: Burnett Realty #383628 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $134,900+9.7%$141/sqft |
Source: Burnett Realty #383628 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2006 | Sold | $123,000+0.8%$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2002 | Sold | $122,000+40.2%$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2001 | Sold | $87,000-23.3%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2001 | Sold | $113,500+12.9%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/1998 | Sold | $100,500$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,720 +2.3% | $237,400 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $3,638 +2% | $211,200 |
| 2023 | $3,568 +1.2% | $211,200 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $3,524 +5.1% | $174,900 |
| 2021 | $3,354 +1.6% | $174,900 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,300 +9.6% | $158,400 |
| 2019 | $3,010 -0.2% | $158,400 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $3,016 | $141,900 |
| 2017 | $3,016 -3% | $141,900 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $3,110 | $132,900 |
| 2015 | $3,110 +2.2% | $132,900 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $3,044 | $128,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $128,700 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $129,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $129,200 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,900 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $125,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $125,400 -3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $130,300 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $118,840 +16.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,190 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Centennial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.5 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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