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$453,635$126 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $259,000 on Oct 11, 2005

249 COTTONWOOD DR SW

ALTOONA, IA 50009
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,602 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$454K
$372K low$535K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,000 · Oct 11, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,374 (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.$463,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$401,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$438,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,300

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.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 182 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Altoona ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 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

249 Cottonwood Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Among the largest homes in Altoona 50009
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Altoona 50009

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$159K$607K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Altoona 50009.

How it measures up in Altoona 50009

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

Estimated value$453,635
CheaperTypical $331,801Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,602 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,497 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,63588% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1262% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than3,602 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac53% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than200563% of homes80% of homes

About 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw

How much is 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA is $453,635 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $371,776 to $535,494. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA last sell?

249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA last sold on Oct 11, 2005 for $259,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA?

249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,602 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA built?

249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA?

249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA is assigned to Altoona Elementary (elementary), rated B+; 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 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,698 homes in Altoona 50009, it is worth more than 88% of them ($453,635 against a typical $331,801), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($126 against a typical $217), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,602 ft² against a typical 1,497 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (2005 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 249 Cottonwood Dr Sw, Altoona, IA was $7,374. The county assessed it at $463,300.

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