Google street view image for 2012 3rd Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Off market oct 2005 for $235K

$365,534

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,617/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,901

sq ft

2012 3rd Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

About this home

2012 3rd Ave SW is a 1,901 square foot house on a 8,750 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 25, 2005 for $235,000. Based on Redfin's Altoona data, we estimate the home's value is $365,534.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

8,750 sq ftLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$365,534

$131K since sold in October 2005$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($367K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$372,000
A
4 beds3 baths1,863 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$372,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths1,868 sq ft
237 19th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$390,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,591 sq ft
1716 2nd Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$367,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,963 sq ft
1260 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$382,500
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,793 sq ft
1917 Country Cove Ln, Altoona, IA 50009
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$319,900
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,890 sq ft
802 13th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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$262,468

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Market trends in 50009, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$345K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

19 days MoM

Recently sold homes

119

11 MoM

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Sale history for 2012 3rd Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,422 (+4.7%)

$54,400 + $285,300

$339,700

2025

$5,178 (+2.3%)

$54,400 + $285,300

$339,700

2024

$5,060 (+0.8%)

$47,600 + $256,600

$304,200

2023

$5,020 (+1.3%)

$47,600 + $256,600

$304,200

2022

$4,954 (−12.7%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2021

$5,673 (+9.3%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2020

$5,190 (+3.3%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2019

$5,026

$41,700 + $216,300

$258,000

2018

$5,030 (−4.1%)

$41,700 + $216,300

$258,000

2017

$5,244 (+3.9%)

$49,200 + $196,200

$245,400

2016

$5,048 (+2.8%)

$44,700 + $187,400

$232,100

2013

$4,910

$42,600 + $177,800

$220,400

Tax history for 2012 3rd Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,422 (+4.7%)

$54,400 + $285,300

$339,700

2025

$5,178 (+2.3%)

$54,400 + $285,300

$339,700

2024

$5,060 (+0.8%)

$47,600 + $256,600

$304,200

2023

$5,020 (+1.3%)

$47,600 + $256,600

$304,200

2022

$4,954 (−12.7%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2021

$5,673 (+9.3%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2020

$5,190 (+3.3%)

$41,200 + $213,700

$254,900

2019

$5,026

$41,700 + $216,300

$258,000

2018

$5,030 (−4.1%)

$41,700 + $216,300

$258,000

2017

$5,244 (+3.9%)

$49,200 + $196,200

$245,400

2016

$5,048 (+2.8%)

$44,700 + $187,400

$232,100

2013

$4,910

$42,600 + $177,800

$220,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 927

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Concrete
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: IRONWOOD 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,901
Building Sq. Ft: 3,584
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 49 IRONWOOD PLAT 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 756
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,750
Legal Lot Number: 49
Municipality Type: ALTOONA
Acres: 0.201
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 70
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 17100360949000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Clay Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

SOUTHEAST Polk Middle School

Public 6-7 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Southeast Polk High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$348,000 – $421,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2011 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1582 Sq. Ft.	$327,318
2020 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$336,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
1900 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$417,571
2016 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1314 Sq. Ft.	$342,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
1908 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1519 Sq. Ft.	$434,998
1916 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1384 Sq. Ft.	$364,351

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