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Last sold for $5,300,000 on Nov 30, 2020

720 8TH ST SE

ALTOONA, IA 50009
0
Baths
21,744 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.
4.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,300,000 · Nov 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$100,322 (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.$2,352,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$797,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,555,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,073,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,352,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.84
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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, Detached
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 · 4,608 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Centennial ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 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

720 8th St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Altoona 50009
  • Among the largest lots in Altoona 50009
  • Older than 65% 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.

Living area21,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 720 8th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltoona 50009Polk County
Living areabigger than21,744 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.84 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199435% of homes63% of homes

About 720 8th St Se

When did 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA last sell?

720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA last sold on Nov 30, 2020 for $5,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA?

720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA has 21,744 square feet of living space and a 4.84-acre lot.

When was 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA built?

720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA?

720 8th St 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 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA compare to other homes in Altoona 50009?

Among the 7,698 homes in Altoona 50009, it is bigger than almost all of them (21,744 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (4.84 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1994 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 720 8th St Se, Altoona, IA was $100,322. The county assessed it at $2,352,800.

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