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300 5TH AVE SW

ALTOONA, IA 50009
2
Beds
1
Baths
836 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$177,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
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

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.

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

300 5th Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 300 5th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Living areabigger than836 ft²2% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac51% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homes3% of homes

About 300 5th Ave Sw

When did 300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA last sell?

300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA?

300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 836 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA built?

300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 300 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,616 homes in Altoona 50009, it is bigger than 2% of them (836 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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