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Last sold for $467,000 on Feb 22, 2023

1779 HIGHLAND CIR SW

ALTOONA, IA 50009
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,640 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$467,000 · Feb 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,934 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$509,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$420,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$450,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 570 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willowbrook ElementaryD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50009These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.798 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,400
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1779 Highland Cir Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Newer than 97% of homes in Polk County

How it measures up in Altoona 50009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Altoona 50009.

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 1779 Highland Cir Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²62% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac50% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than202193% of homes97% of homes

About 1779 Highland Cir Sw

When did 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA last sell?

1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA last sold on Feb 22, 2023 for $467,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA?

1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA built?

1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA?

1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA is assigned to Willowbrook Elementary (elementary), rated D+; Southeast Polk High School (high), rated C-; Southeast Polk Junior High (middle), rated C. All sit in Southeast Polk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,708 homes in Altoona 50009, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2021 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1779 Highland Cir Sw, Altoona, IA was $7,934. The county assessed it at $509,500.

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