Located within the heart of the Altoona community, this lovely 3 bedroom home features so much living space! With both a formal living room as well as a family room on the main level, and an additional family room/rec room in the lower level, everyone will have room to relax! The 3 car attached garage provides ample space for all the cars and toys! This home has been in the same family for over 50 years and has been very well maintained. The larger expense items have already been taken care of including updated windows, gutter leaf guards, a recently replaced roof, and new HVAC system. With some interior updates, this home will be a shiner! Priced below assessed value, this home has so much room for some sweat equity to make it your own! The home sits on a corner lot, with a fully fenced side and back yard. With parks, schools, bike paths & shopping minutes away, you'll also be close to everything this thriving community has to offer! Contact your favorite agent today to schedule a showing.
Sold for $230,000
$230,000
701 2nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,232.84 Square Feet Lot
$228,200 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$1,623 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,200
$215,000 - $242,000
$1,623/mo
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Corner lotFamily room
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Listed by:
Heather Bittner (515)669-2619,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Mason Good
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720101
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,232 sqft
- Dimensions: 35.8
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100371000000
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Altoona
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$188/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720101 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $235,000$192/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720101 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000$192/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210 -1.1% | $241,200 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $3,246 -2.6% | $214,600 |
| 2023 | $3,332 +1.3% | $214,600 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $3,288 +5.5% | $175,600 |
| 2021 | $3,118 +1.9% | $175,600 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,060 +10.3% | $159,100 |
| 2019 | $2,774 +0.1% | $159,100 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $2,772 | $142,500 |
| 2017 | $2,772 -2.4% | $142,500 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,840 | $133,400 |
| 2015 | $2,840 +7.3% | $133,400 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,646 | $124,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $124,200 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $124,700 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,800 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $131,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $131,600 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $123,200 +4.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,520 +16.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,070 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,070 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Centennial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Southeast 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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