Tucked right in the heart of Altoona, this ranch home offers comfort close to everything you need. Inside, you’ll find three bedrooms, a roomy full bathroom, and a one and a half bath. The main bedroom features dual closets for extra space. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinets, and a modern touch that makes it both functional and inviting. Off the back entry, there’s a handy mudroom and laundry area, perfect for dropping things after spending time outside in the large, fully fenced corner lot. The two gardens are fully fenced in with raised garden beds and wild raspberry bushes and this property is great for enjoying evenings on the patio.The attached one-car garage, with additional parking pad, and storage shed offers tons of practical space. The sewer is brand new from street to house and new flooring throughout! Roof, gutters, and siding were reported replaced in 2022, and furnace replaced in 2020. The owners have cared for this home with attention to detail and incorporated thoughtful, on-trend updates making it truly ready for its next owner!
Sold for $228,000
$228,000
605 6th Street Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$228,100 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$1,816 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,100
$217,000 - $240,000
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Modern touchLaundry areaWild raspberry bushesFully fenced corner lotRaised garden bedsPlenty of cabinetsEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Melanie Hurt (515)371-5006,
VIA Group, REALTORS
Bought with:
Ashley Rebik
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729052
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
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 76 x 126.3
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100360103000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,342
- Date on market: 10/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Sold | $228,000-0.9%$222/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729052 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Pending sale | $230,000$224/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729052 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $230,000-2.1%$224/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729052 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+4.5%$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729052 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2023 | Sold | $224,900$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #684638 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2023 | Pending sale | $224,900$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #684638 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $224,900+84.5%$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #684638 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Sold | $121,900$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #504685 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2015 | Pending sale | $121,900$119/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #504685 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $121,900+65.9%$119/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #504685 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/1998 | Sold | $73,500$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,182 +8.5% | $202,500 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $2,932 +2.4% | $180,700 |
| 2023 | $2,864 +1.3% | $180,700 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $2,826 +5% | $149,200 |
| 2021 | $2,692 +1.8% | $149,200 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $2,644 +10.7% | $135,700 |
| 2019 | $2,388 | $135,700 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,388 | $121,100 |
| 2017 | $2,388 +2.1% | $121,100 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $2,338 | $108,600 |
| 2015 | $2,338 +2.9% | $108,600 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,272 | $105,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,000 +3.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $101,800 +1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,600 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,800 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,900 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,920 +13.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,610 +3.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $74,070 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Centennial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.4 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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