For more than 50 years, one family has called this home theirs. Built in 1972 and lovingly cared for by the original owners, it’s where they raised their family, made a lifetime of memories and now, for the first time, are ready to pass it along to its next owner. The main level offers a spacious living room and an impressively large kitchen for its era, with abundant cabinetry and counter space. The dinette opens to the deck, while two bedrooms, a full bath and an unexpectedly large walk-in closet complete this level. The walkout lower level adds a family room, third bedroom and half bath with direct access to the backyard. And what a backyard it is! Made for gathering, gardening and enjoying the outdoors, you'll find multiple places to settle in: a deck off the dinette, a huge deck near the garage with built-in seating, a firepit area and a pergola beneath mature trees. There's even a large garden and charming garden shed. From summer cookouts to evenings around the firepit, there is room here for a crowd—or a quiet corner all your own. A home that has been loved for generations, ready for someone new to make it their own. HVAC new in 2024, Roof new approx 2021.
For sale
$275,000
516 12th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesDeck off the dinetteCharming garden shedPergola beneath mature treesWalkout lower levelImpressively large kitchenFirepit area
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Listed by:
Michelle Price (515)360-1014,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748323
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- 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
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,002
- Total interior livable area: 1,002 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 242
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 138.8
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100236034000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,727
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$274/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,376 -1.1% | $240,000 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,412 -2.7% | $215,600 |
| 2023 | $3,508 +1.3% | $215,600 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $3,462 +3.3% | $180,800 |
| 2021 | $3,350 +1.8% | $180,800 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $3,290 +8.1% | $166,800 |
| 2019 | $3,044 | $166,800 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $3,044 | $152,000 |
| 2017 | $3,044 -0.3% | $152,000 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $3,054 | $139,200 |
| 2015 | $3,054 +5.5% | $139,200 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $2,896 | $131,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $131,400 -2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $134,900 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $134,000 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $131,400 +1.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $129,500 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,400 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,780 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,270 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,270 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
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.







