Great home for young couple starting out. Nice back yard with lots of shade, 100% fenced in. Within walking distance to Sam Wise Park, close to Centennial Elementary School, Hy Vee and Fareway only .5 miles away. Main level completely remodeled, basement ready to be finished to double your living space. Detached garage, and small back patio ready to grill out on. Very quite neighborhood with lots of respectful neighbors.
For sale by owner
$249,500
708 7th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
3beds
925sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1960
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$221,200 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageMain level completely remodeled
- 87 days |
- 470 |
- 7 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 229-0581
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 17100360075000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,892
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
Estimated market value
$221,200
$210,000 - $232,000
$1,594/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Sold | $227,500-3.2%$246/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743832 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000-5.8%$254/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,500+42.6%$270/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500-3.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,600$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $175,000$189/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,892 +2.3% | $184,300 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $2,828 +2.8% | $164,200 |
| 2023 | $2,752 +1.3% | $164,200 +21.7% |
| 2022 | $2,718 +4.8% | $134,900 |
| 2021 | $2,594 +1.6% | $134,900 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,552 +10.1% | $122,500 |
| 2019 | $2,318 -0.2% | $122,500 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,322 | $109,300 |
| 2017 | $2,322 -3.4% | $109,300 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $2,404 | $102,700 |
| 2015 | $2,404 +4% | $102,700 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,312 | $97,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,800 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,000 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $102,200 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,400 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,300 +9.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,870 +10.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,530 |
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Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Centennial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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