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$222,265$237 / 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 88How 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

604 5TH AVE SE

ALTOONA, IA 50009
3
Beds
2
Baths
936 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$222K
$197K low$248K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,880 (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.$220,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$220,000

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.Split Foyer
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
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 · 120 ft²Porch · 72 ft²

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

E
Centennial ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 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

604 5th Ave Se 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 less than 88% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Older than 92% of homes in Altoona 50009

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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$155K$632K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$222,265
CheaperTypical $332,064Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 604 5th Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,26512% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23764% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²5% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19618% of homes35% of homes

About 604 5th Ave Se

How much is 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA is $222,265 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $196,639 to $247,891. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA?

604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA built?

604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA?

604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA is assigned to Centennial Elementary (elementary), rated A-; 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 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,674 homes in Altoona 50009, it is worth more than 12% of them ($222,265 against a typical $332,064), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($237 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 5% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1961 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 34% 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 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 604 5th Ave Se, Altoona, IA was $2,880. The county assessed it at $220,000.

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