Discover immense potential in this charming Altoona home! This spacious 1.5-story residence offers four comfortable bedrooms, eager for your creative vision. Thoughtful updates throughout provide immediate peace of mind: the attached two-car garage is a standout feature, complete with a wall heater for comfortable use in any season and a 220 volt outlet to charge your electric car. Inside, you'll benefit from a brand-new water heater installed in 2024 and enjoy the bright, energy-efficient living spaces thanks to new windows from 2020. The kitchen is also well-equipped with a newer dishwasher, added in 2022. Outside, the generous, fenced backyard is perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. With a touch of personal flair and some tender loving care, this house is poised to become your dream home. Don't let this fantastic investment opportunity pass you by & schedule your showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (7/7)
$245,000
1212 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
4beds
1,476sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
8,407.08 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New windowsEnergy-efficient living spacesGenerous fenced backyardBrand-new water heaterAttached two-car garageWall heaterNewer dishwasher
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 12:48pm
Listed by:
Brinning, Makenzie (815)632-9563,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718950
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,476
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,407.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100183515000
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,449
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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