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  • Price cut: $5K (12/5)
    $284,900

    402 6th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

    3beds
    1,452sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.4 Acres Lot
    $278,100 Zestimate®
    $196/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New windowsRemodeled bathroomsNew kitchen remodelPrivacy fenceEnclosed back porchBack patioNew patio
    Your oasis awaits with this charming farmhouse on .40 acre lot with privacy fence, new patio and a 2 car garage that includes a shop! Primary bedroom on the main floor with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. New kitchen remodel with new appliances and remodeled bathrooms make this an easy choice!. Home offers laundry on the main floor, a sunroom and an enclosed back porch which is perfect for the home office. Livingroom and dining area too! This renovation was tastefully done and offers new windows, flooring, paint, lights, plumbing fixtures, driveway, back patio and more! Enjoy the convenience of location with Altoona Elementary and playground across the street. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks and bike trail! Rare opportunity to find all of the amenities this property offers for this price in the heart of Altoona. Book your showing!
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 07:11am

    Listed by:

    Heather Rawlins (515)453-5700,

    Iowa Realty Colfax

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729090MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Dining Area
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,452
    • Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.4 Acres
    • Dimensions: 132 x 132
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 17100328000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Altoona

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $196/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $239,800
    • Annual tax amount: $4,224
    • Date on market: 10/24/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 51 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Estimated market value

    $278,100

    $264,000 - $292,000

    $2,030/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Price change$284,900-1.7%$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729090 Report a problem
    10/24/2025Listed for sale$289,900+9.4%$200/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729090 Report a problem
    10/26/2023Sold$265,000$183/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681224 Report a problem
    10/4/2023Pending sale$265,000$183/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681224 Report a problem
    8/31/2023Listed for sale$265,000+122.7%$183/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #681224 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$2,912 +3.5%$239,800 +41.9%
    2023$2,814 -3.3%$169,000 +22.6%
    2022$2,910 +10.7%$137,900

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,894/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1412
    Property taxes
    $382
    Home insurance
    $100

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 50009

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • District: Des Moines Independent

      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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