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$190,078$222 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Feb 16, 2022

700 3RD AVE SW

ALTOONA, IA 50009
3
Beds
1
Baths
858 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$190K
$162K low$218K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Feb 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,884 (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.$176,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$163,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,200

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.Bungalow
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Porch · 187 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 ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 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

700 3rd 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Altoona 50009
  • Older than 97% 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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$152K$625K

This home is worth more than 6% 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$190,078
CheaperTypical $329,052Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 700 3rd Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$190,0786% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22253% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than858 ft²3% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac85% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than19373% of homes16% of homes

About 700 3rd Ave Sw

How much is 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA is $190,078 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $162,083 to $218,073. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA last sell?

700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA last sold on Feb 16, 2022 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA?

700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 858 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA built?

700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA?

700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA is assigned to Altoona 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 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,602 homes in Altoona 50009, it is worth more than 6% of them ($190,078 against a typical $329,052), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($222 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 3% of them (858 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1937 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 24% 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 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 700 3rd Ave Sw, Altoona, IA was $2,884. The county assessed it at $176,200.

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