This 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level home is in the heart of Altoona. Upstairs there are three generously sized bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with private bath and two large closets. An additional full bathroom is located in the hall upstairs. The main level has fresh paint and soaring ceilings, a living room and kitchen with space for a dining table. The kitchen flows easily down the stairs to the lower-level with another gathering space, wood-burning fireplace, a fourth bedroom, 3/4 bathroom and laundry. In the lowest level of the house there are two bonus rooms (one with an egress window), offering flexible space for a 5th bedroom, home office, gym, or playroom. The fully fenced backyard is surrounded by a variety of trees and includes a 10 x 12 shed. Enjoy the park just beyond the back fence and an elementary school a short walk away. New roof and gutters (Oct 2022) new sump pump (July 2025), water heater (2018). All appliances stay—making this home truly move-in ready!
For sale
Price cut: $9K (7/31)
$290,000
1901 5th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
4beds
1,201sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsFresh paintGenerously sized bedroomsLarge closetsFully fenced backyardPrivate bathWood-burning fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 01:13pm
Listed by:
Tony Sly (515)202-9859,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Angie Sly 515-202-0682,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722294
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,201
- Total interior livable area: 1,201 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 660
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 17100627000000
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
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: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,652
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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