FOR RENT or FOR SALE: 5 bedroom, 3 bath property has the best backdoor neighbors: the SPRING CREEK SPORTS COMPLEX + corn field! If you enjoy wide open spaces with no direct neighbors behind you, this is the home for you. Park has trails, playground equipment, 14 grass soccer/football fields + 1 turf field. What a fantastic place to raise a family! The trail starts just 4 houses down, a sidewalk where kids can play safely away from busy streets. A real one-of-a-kind location for people who like to get their steps in outside & enjoy nature & activities. Inside 1819 8th Avenue the home has a designers touch, with rich painted walls & cabinetry, stunning high vaults in the great room with a stone fireplace at the heart. Stones were individually selected and placed to create a unique artistic foundation for the space. Primary ensuite has a private location, away from the other 2 bedrooms on the main floor. A tray ceiling, wood blinds, perfectly hung curtains, walk-in closet, dual vanities and convenient connection to laundry room with private entrance off the garage. Downstairs is completely finished with wet bar, 2 additional bedrooms, bath, storage space & passive radon system. Outside enjoy deck, partially fenced yard and views for days! Home is at the center of Altoona, with quick access to the metro in all directions. Tax abatement. What do the sellers say they will miss most: the amazing sunrises. "Breathtaking over the field each day". Offered for sale $450K or for rent $3K
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/30)
$425,000
1819 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
5beds
1,449sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
9,234.72 Square Feet Lot
$423,700 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceWet barPlayground equipmentWalk-in closetWood blindsWide open spacesStunning high vaults
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 04:51am
Listed by:
Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721657
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,449
- Total interior livable area: 1,449 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 902
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,234.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 131.9
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 17100184200024
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $403,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,104
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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