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This 3-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 603 1st Street E in Altoona, IA is listed for $450,000 ($281 per sqft). Built in 1939, the home offers 1,603 sqft of living space on a 2.79 acres lot.

Agent Description

Altoona acreage alert! Rare 2.7-acre in-town retreat with mature trees and direct walking/biking trail access. This 3 bed, 2 bath brick ranch features refinished oak floors, updated windows (2024, lifetime warranty), and a refreshed kitchen with newer Whirlpool appliances.

Enjoy a partially finished lower level with office/flex space, plus a stylish bath with heated tile floors and walk-in shower. Step outside to a large deck, fully fenced yard, mature trees including oak, maple, mulberry and walnut trees, a raspberry patch and established garden area plus direct access to the Vern Willey II Trail.

Need workspace? Massive 32x45 shop with 200-amp service, 110/220 hookups, new premium steel roof, and endless parking. All just minutes from I-80, schools, and Altoona amenities-acreage living without sacrificing convenience.

Key Features

  • Built in 1939
  • 2.79 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1939

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,407/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$325
Interest$1,950
Insurance$131

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

603 1st Street E

Altoona, IA 50009

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Storage

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwood

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 603 1st Street E is listed at $450,000 ($281/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,950 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1939, 2.79 acre lot, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Storage.

This property is listed by Ryan Mathews and can be reached at 5152021019 or ryan@soldbyrev.com.

RM

Ryan Mathews

Agent at RE/MAX Revolution

(515) 202-1019

Listed by RE/MAX Revolution · View on Broker Site

MLS# 739096· Source: listhub· Updated 37 days ago

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603 1st Street E, Altoona, IA 50009

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