# 603 1st Street E, Altoona, IA 50009

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/0ba single family, $450,000 ($281/sqft), built 1939, 1,603 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,950/mo. Listed 37 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $450,000 |
| Price/sqft | $281 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Square Feet | 1,603 |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| Lot Size | 121,532 sqft (2.79 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 37 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,950 |
| **Total** | **$1,950** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1939
- 2.79 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 603 1st Street E, Altoona, IA 50009
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.652289, -93.458013
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.652289,-93.458013

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Ryan Mathews
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Revolution
- **Phone:** 5152021019
- **Email:** ryan@soldbyrev.com

## Primary Photo

![603 1st Street E - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/5b074a0027ab6db284e23b452bf18e90l-f1336386753r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/603-1st-street-e-altoona-ia-50009-a739096)*

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**MLS#:** 739096 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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