Don't miss your chance to check out this well-maintained home that features three bedrooms, 1 full bath up and 3/4 down. A three-season room located just off the kitchen that leads to a back deck with a fully fenced-in backyard. The home also includes a large heated garage and a storage shed in the backyard. This would be a perfect starter home, in close proximity to many stores, restaurants, and attractions.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
605 12th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
8,755 Square Feet Lot
$244,500 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$1,618 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,500
$232,000 - $257,000
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Large heated garageThree bedroomsFully fenced-in backyardBack deck
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Listed by:
Emilie Keyes (641)680-5696,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Lisa Vance
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731678
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
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100236049000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- 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: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,748
- Date on market: 12/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$276/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731678 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$282/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731678 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+31.2%$282/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731678 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Sold | $190,500+0.3%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #605030 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2020 | Pending sale | $190,000$214/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid America #605030 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $190,000+52.6%$214/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid America #605030 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2011 | Sold | $124,500+3.8%$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2011 | Price change | $119,900-4%$135/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2011 | Price change | $124,900-10.7%$141/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2010 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$158/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2010 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$163/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2010 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$169/sqft |
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| 8/1/2010 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$174/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $159,900+82.7%$180/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Suburban Real Estate #60512thavenw Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2001 | Sold | $87,500$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,748 +2.3% | $249,100 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $3,662 +0.9% | $223,000 |
| 2023 | $3,628 +1.3% | $223,000 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $3,580 +3.5% | $186,700 |
| 2021 | $3,458 +3.9% | $186,700 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $3,328 +12.8% | $171,900 |
| 2019 | $2,950 +0.1% | $171,900 +14% |
| 2018 | $2,948 | $150,800 |
| 2017 | $2,948 +0.1% | $150,800 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $2,944 | $137,800 |
| 2015 | $2,944 +2.9% | $137,800 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,862 | $133,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $133,300 -3% |
| 2012 | -- | $137,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,400 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $140,600 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $137,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $137,800 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $128,700 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,390 +17.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $99,790 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50009
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willowbrook Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.3 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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