About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1540 3rd Avenue SE in Altoona, IA is listed for $329,900 ($204 per sqft). Built in 2004, the home offers 1,618 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2004
  • 0.19 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
2004

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Space, updates, and a backyard ready to enjoy! This 4-bedroom two-story checks all the boxes. The main level offers an inviting living room anchored by a fireplace, a functional kitchen with pantry storage, convenient laundry, and a half bath. Upstairs, you will find three spacious bedrooms including a primary suite with primary bath and additional

guest bath, while the finished lower level adds even more flexibility with a 4th bedroom, additional living area, and 3/4 bath giving you plenty of options for guests, a home office, workout space, or movie room. The fenced backyard is a standout, offering plenty of room for kids, pets, or entertaining, plus a large stamped concrete patio and storage shed.

Several of the big-ticket improvements have already been taken care of, including the roof in 2021, furnace and A/C in 2023, and patio in 2024. Located near schools, parks, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this home combines a practical floor plan with the extra space you've been looking for inside and out.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,064/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$239
Interest$1,430
Insurance$96
HOA$300

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1540 3rd Avenue SE

Altoona, IA 50009

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaCableTv

Exterior Features

FirePitStorage

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTile

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1540 3rd Avenue SE is listed at $329,900 ($204/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,064 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $300/month.

Key features include: Built in 2004, 0.19 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, CableTv. Exterior Features: FirePit, Storage.

This property is listed by Kathy Swanson.

KS

Kathy Swanson

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · Broker phone: (515) 276-2872 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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1540 3rd Avenue SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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