309 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009
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SOLD
JUL 1, 2026

$181,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,667 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

309 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

Est. Refi. Payment $1,281/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2026 for $181,067 (27% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$182K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$24K (-11.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$733 (+0.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +14% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$182K
August 2026$181K
July 2026$181K
April 2026$228K
March 2026$212K
February 2026$203K
January 2026$206K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
406 1st St E, Altoona, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$238,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,403
603 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$220,000
05/27/26
3
2
936
400 2nd Ave SW, Altoona, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$251,900
05/29/26
3
2
1,218
100 4th Ave SE, Altoona, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/18/26
2
2.5
1,247
109 8th Ave NE, Altoona, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$384,990
01/19/26
4
3
1,635
101 8th Ave NE, Altoona, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$399,990
09/10/26
4
3.5
1,659
713 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$288,000
09/03/26
3
2
990
402 6th St SW, Altoona, IA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$269,900
04/23/26
3
1.5
1,452

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
403 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009
0.06
$395,000
3
2.5
1,315
Off Market
100 4th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.05
$240,000
2
2.5
1,247
Recently Sold
101 4th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.06
$293,700
3
2
1,200
Off Market
300 1st St W, Altoona, IA 50009
0.06
$287,400
Studio
-
1,288
Off Market
101 3rd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.07
$199,500
2
1
933
Off Market
406 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009
0.08
$238,000
3
2
1,403
Recently Sold
601 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009
0.14
$245,000
3
2
752
For Sale
603 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009
0.16
$429,900
3
2
1,603
For Sale
202 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.15
$431,200
5
2.5
2,707
Off Market
200 2nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.18
$240,400
5
-
4,640
Off Market
503 4th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
0.22
$407,200
4
2.5
1,544
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
0.48 acre lot
1,667 sqft
$109/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Outstanding opportunity to own this home for over $63,000 less than assessed value! Spacious 1948 built, 1.5 story on a beautiful nearly half acre lot backing to the bike trail. One car attached garage and a second 18 x 24 detached garage out back for parking, lawn equipment and storage. Inside offers a first floor bedroom, full bath, living room, laundry room and kitchen and upstairs three additional bedrooms and a full bath as well as a bonus room finished above the garage. New roof in 2018 and newer furnace and air. Bring your vision and build some equity and make this home your own!
309 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,667 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $181,067 on Jul 1, 2026 (27% above the $143,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $181,700, with a rent estimate of $2,132/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Diana Pastor, (515) 964-2814
Country Estates Realty
Bought with: Tammy Saunders, (515) 314-2439, Platinum Realty LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#741192

Home Details for 309 1st St E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1667 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 17100184002000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $143,000Price Per Sqft: $109/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 27 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Altoona
School Information
Elementary School District: Southeast PolkJr High / Middle School District: Southeast PolkHigh School District: Southeast Polk

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1667 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 741192Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 964-2814Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-17100184002000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 7

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 1, 2026
Source: DMMLS #741192
Sold
$181,067
Mar 6, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$210,000

Market trends in Altoona

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$321K
$9.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$224
$3MoM
Available listings
115
6MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Altoona

At least 103 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "People always walk dogs around my neighborhood. They all have them on leaches and have a number of walking paths for them to enjoy"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "People walk dogs on leashes all the time. Nice paths to walk them. Leaches are required in the area"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "You see people walking dogs all the time. Dogs need to be on leashes Plenty of walking trails around"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "Parks, trails nice, neighborhoods are ok but some think they are better. Lots of people don’t pay attention to speed so warn kids or keep eye on pets"
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  • Stacistrand
    "Awesome Community, filled with just enough amenities, but not too many to overcrowd the area. People are friendly. "
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  • Sdoyle
    "Extremely friendly neighborhood that have great walking trails around and very well maintained dog parks "
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  • Hannah W.
    "The fireworks display at Prairie Meadows is always fun and then Adventureland the next evening! Great local restaurants close by or you can have plenty more delivered right to you!"
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  • Jmsmith03
    "We have a unique amount of businesses mixed with an approximate 18,000 residents. We have community that is Public Safety orientated."
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  • Alexis V. Z.
    "look at elementary boundaries before buying a home, so you can change where to look if you don't want to go to certain elementary schools. if you want to live closer to more retail choices, move to Ankeny."
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  • Rexthetrex151
    "-theres a dog park behind campus i guess. -tons of bike trails. -lots of floral/trees n stuff to sniff"
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  • Brooke Y.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Sidewalks are wide and not too close to the road to make owners or dogs uncomfortable. "
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  • Dymondcrystal
    "lots of kids of all ages. shopping. entertainment, and schools everything you need or want within 10 minutes"
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  • Sarah M.
    "there are lots of local family friendly events,schools, and all the stores are super close by. it's very convenient living."
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  • Rbissett83
    "There are families walking and a pond in the neighborhood, it's pretty idealistic. I don't want to live anywhere else. "
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  • Rbissett83
    "there are a lot of people who have dogs so if you walk the dog alot of other dogs will bark as you walk by but there is two dog parks near by."
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  • Ann R.
    "We have a lot of sidewalks and two paths that go around two ponds. It’s a dog friendly neighborhood."
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  • Lefleurhunter
    "We have Friends here that we play basketball with. And hangout with and spend the night. And we go to b- bops"
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  • Jesus L.
    "Nice area I have a 8 month old baby and want to move to a nice area like Altoona Iowa i love it here "
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  • kelsey m.
    "Friendly, good family neighborhood- we’ve lived here three years. Close to good schools and has plenty of things to do."
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  • Denis L.
    "Small town feel, neighborly, but close to everything you need. Best small town suburb in our area. Great schools and commute times. "
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  • Shelly
    "Safe, family friendly neighborhood close to parks and Sam Wise field! "
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  • martydkid
    "My husband and I recently purchased a home in the Venbury development in Altoona. We are very much looking forward to our retirement years in this peaceful area."
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  • looker1975
    "No young kids--what more could you ask for? Quiet and safe, everyone keeps to themselves. Clean and neat, well kept. Overall an excellent place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 309 1st St E

  • What is 309 1st St E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 309 1st St E in Altoona, IA is $181,700.
  • What is the price history for 309 1st St E?
    309 1st St E in Altoona, IA last sold for $181,067 in July 2026.
  • Is Altoona a buyer's or seller's market?
    Altoona is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Altoona?
    The median sale price in Altoona is $321K. That is down $9.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 309 1st St E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 309 1st St E in Altoona, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 309 1st St E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 309 1st St E in Altoona, IA has laundry facilities.

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