Check out this gorgeous walkout ranch home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Imagine spending your evenings on the welcoming covered front porch and walking in the wide doorway to the open concept great room. Entertaining can continue throughout the great room, dining area, breakfast bar, and out onto the covered deck. Soak up the privacy of the master bedroom with en-suite bath, complete with jetted tub, dual sinks, ample storage, and separate shower. Two generous bedrooms and second full bath complete the main floor. Downstairs, you'll fall in love with the finished walkout basement boasting a 2nd fireplace and wet bar, along with a guest bedroom and another full bath. Throughout the house, explore and enjoy the details: lighted tray ceiling in the great room, lovely walnut cabinetry, new paint throughout, new water heater, and more. PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE!!
For sale by owner
$439,900
1524 Rutherford Ct SW, Altoona, IA 50009
4beds
1,523sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,106/mo
Residential
Built in 2013
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wet barSeparate showerFinished walkout basementAmple storageCovered deckTwo generous bedroomsWelcoming covered front porch
- 36 days |
- 714 |
- 22 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 401-2757
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wet Bar, Shades/Shutters
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,523 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 17100182059057
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,942
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,383/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,900+38.6%$289/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Listing removed | $317,500$208/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $317,500+1.6%$208/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2020 | Sold | $312,500-1.6%$205/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Pending sale | $317,500$208/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Price change | $317,500-1.6%$208/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2020 | Price change | $322,500-0.7%$212/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $324,900+30.7%$213/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #597199 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2013 | Sold | $248,520$163/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #412882 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,942 +2.3% | $441,400 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $6,786 +1.7% | $404,400 |
| 2023 | $6,674 +1.3% | $404,400 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $6,588 +0.4% | $336,000 |
| 2021 | $6,562 -1.1% | $336,000 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $6,634 +38.3% | $318,500 |
| 2019 | $4,796 -0.2% | $318,500 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $4,804 | $301,100 |
| 2017 | $4,804 +0.2% | $301,100 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $4,796 | $279,900 |
| 2015 | $4,796 +486.3% | $279,900 +14.1% |
| 2014 | $818 | $245,400 +609.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,600 -7.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $37,500 +1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $36,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $36,900 +20400% |
| 2006 | -- | $180 |
| 2005 | -- | $180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 50009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willowbrook Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10SOUTHEAST Polk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Polk
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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