Escape to the country while staying close to the city! This charming 1.5-story home in Altoona sits on approximately 4.5 acres, offering the perfect blend of peaceful rural living and urban convenience. Inside, you'll find over 3,500 sq ft of living space, including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The living room is bright with natural light and boasts high ceilings and large windows. The chef's kitchen is a dream, featuring custom cabinetry, convenient pull-out drawers, and a walk-in pantry. Entertaining is easy in the spacious dining area/rec room, complete with a vaulted ceiling and a wet bar featuring a sink, dishwasher, ice maker, and mini-fridge. The main floor master suite is a true retreat, with a walk-in closet and a luxurious en suite bathroom offering a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and dual sink vanity. Outside, the expansive backyard is a nature lover's paradise. Mature trees offer shade and create a picturesque setting for outdoor enjoyment. The spacious covered patio is perfect for summer barbecues, while the fire pit invites cozy evenings under the stars. Gardeners will appreciate the ample space to cultivate vegetables, flowers, or even a small orchard. This Altoona gem offers a tranquil country lifestyle just a short drive from city amenities. Don't miss this opportunity to make it yours!
Pending
$800,000
8212 NE 27th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
5beds
3,553sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
4.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wet barMature treesWalk-in closetHigh ceilingsLarge windowsWalk-in pantryBright with natural light
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 02:20pm
Listed by:
Ellen Fitzpatrick (515)710-8708,
Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712636
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,553
- Total interior livable area: 3,553 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4.53 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 17000445208000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Altoona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $542,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,952
- Date on market: 2/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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