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Residential > House
Sold
07/01/2005
Sold Price
$308,500$121/ft²

257 Sw Cottonwood Dr
Altoona, IA 50009

  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Baths
  • 2,558
    ft²
    Living Area
  • 0.4
    ac
    Lot Size
  • 1
    Pool
  • 3
    Car
  • 2005
    Year Built
  • -
    DOM
  • -
    Permit
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257 Sw Cottonwood Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,558 ft² house built in 2005 on a 0.442 acre lot. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2005 for $308,500. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $475,258.

    Property Valuations

    Latest estimates for 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).

    • TopHap Estimate

      $475,258

      $185/ft²

      +$167K above Sold Price

      Updated 5 months ago

      • 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr is valued at $475,258 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.

    • Last Sold Price

      $308,500

      $121/ft²

      20 years ago

      • 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr was last sold in 2005 for $308,500.

    Current Ownership

    Information about the current owner(s).

    • Taxes Billed

      Taxes billed in 2023$8,144.00
      From latest Total Assessed Value1.69%
      Total Assessed Value$483,300
      =
      Land
      Assessed Value      $66,600
      +
      Additions
      Assessed Value      $416,700

      • In 2023, taxes billed for 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr were $8,144, which is 1.69% from latest Total Assessed Value of $483,300.

    Property History

    257 Sw Cottonwood Dr has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).

    Property Events

    Environment

    Environmental factors around 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr

    • Hazard Risks

      Tornado
      159
      Carb Mono
      106
      Nat'l Avg
      100
      Hail
      95
      Particulates
      95
      Lead
      93
      Ozone
      90
      Air Pollution
      89
      Weather
      74
      Wind
      54
      Earthquake
      12
      Hurricane
      5

      • 12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr.

      Walkability Index

      13 /20

      Somewhat Walkable

      Most Walkable

      20-18

      Very Walkable

      17-15

      Somewhat Walkable

      14-10

      Car Dependent

      9-0

      257 Sw Cottonwood Dr has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.

      Temperature

      Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years

      Winter
      Average

      23 °F

      Low

      14°F

      High

      33°F

      Summer
      Average

      73 °F

      Low

      62°F

      High

      84°F

      In the winter at 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr, temperatures range from 14.42°F to 32.51°F with an average of 23.47°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 62.07°F to 83.71°F with and average of 72.89°F.

    School Information

    Public/private schools serving 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr

      Public Schools

      Southeast Polk Junior High
      Grades: 7-8
      3.01  mi
      C+
      Altoona Elementary
      Grades: PK-5
      0.72  mi
      B
      Southeast Polk High School
      Grades: 9-12
      2.89  mi
      C-
      Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
      Grades: 6-6
      2.92  mi
      C+
      * The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.

      Nearby public schools serving 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr have ratings undefined, undefined, undefined, and undefined.

    Neighborhood

    This property is located in Venbury, Altoona, IA 50009.

      Crime Index for 50009

      47

      Safe neighborhood
      47

      The crime index in 50009 is 47, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.

    • Seasonal Housing units 50009

      11%

      of housing is for seasonal rent.

      Daytime Population for 50009

      +0%

      of people during work hours.

    Market Trends

    Historical market data near 257 Sw Cottonwood Dr over selected time period.

    Nearby Properties on Cottonwood Dr

    USAIAPolk CountyAltoonaCottonwood Dr