For sale

$245,000

601 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

3beds

752sqft

$1,762/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

0.33 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$326/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached garageCompletely updated kitchenGranite countertopsNewer vinyl sidingStainless-steel kitchen appliances

Updated 3 bedroom, 2-bathroom home with over 1,200 finished square feet of living space in a very convenient Altoona location. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom plus a completely updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel kitchen appliances. The basement is finished with a 3rd bedroom, another living room area plus an additional bathroom and laundry. Fully waterproofed basement with a sump pump. Large, 1/3 acre lot with detached garage. The exterior has newer vinyl siding and windows. SEP schools. Many newer updates including furnace, A/C, water heater, electrical, plumbing and sewer line. Laundry has the option to have either a gas or electric dryer.

30 days

1,488

154

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Egress Windows,Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 752
Total interior livable area: 752 sqft
Finished area below ground: 500

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Dimensions: 80

Details

Parcel number: 17100010002000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1938

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Altoona

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $326/sqft
Tax assessed value: $222,900
Annual tax amount: $3,676
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 30 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$245,000+14.8%$326/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745863 Report a problem
4/11/2024	Sold	$213,500-6.8%$284/sqft
Source: DMMLS #687751 Report a problem
1/24/2024	Pending sale	$229,000$305/sqft
Source: DMMLS #687751 Report a problem
1/15/2024	Listed for sale	$229,000+154.4%$305/sqft
Source: DMMLS #687751 Report a problem
12/16/2022	Sold	$90,000-10%$120/sqft
Source: DMMLS #663772 Report a problem
11/21/2022	Pending sale	$100,000$133/sqft
Source: DMMLS #663772 Report a problem
11/16/2022	Listed for sale	$100,000+122.2%$133/sqft
Source: DMMLS #663772 Report a problem
9/8/1998	Sold	$45,000$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,476 +112.2%	$222,900 +12.9%
2024	$1,638 -28%	$197,400 +107.6%
2023	$2,276 +1.3%	$95,100 -14.7%
2022	$2,246 +5.1%	$111,500
2021	$2,138 +1.6%	$111,500 +10.4%
2020	$2,104 +10%	$101,000
2019	$1,912 -0.1%	$101,000 +12.1%
2018	$1,914	$90,100
2017	$1,914 -2.8%	$90,100 +7%
2016	$1,970	$84,200
2015	$1,970 +1.9%	$84,200 +2.9%
2014	$1,934	$81,800
2013	--	$81,800 -1.6%
2012	--	$83,100
2011	--	$83,100 +1.7%
2010	--	$81,700
2009	--	$81,700 -2.2%
2008	--	$83,500
2007	--	$83,500 +7.5%
2006	--	$77,700
2005	--	$77,700 +8.6%
2003	--	$71,520 +24.2%
2002	--	$57,600 +2.5%
2001	--	$56,170