1209 8th Avenue SE, Altoona, IA 50009

$265,000
3
BD
3
BA
1,689
SqFt

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Sold Price
$265,000
List Price
$264,900
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
0
Closing Date
Sep 21, 2026
MLS#
746791
Subtype
Residential
Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Two Story
Year Built
1995
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Living Area
1,689
Lot Size
8,529
Acres
0.20
MLS Area Major
Altoona

Property Description

Opportunity awaits in this spacious two-story home offering nearly 1,700 square feet of finished living space, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms in a fantastic neighborhood within the highly desirable SE Polk School District, where kids can walk to Centennial Elementary. Conveniently located near the Spring Creek Sports Complex, parks, and everyday amenities, this home offers an incredible opportunity to make it your own. Many of the big-ticket improvements have already been completed, including a new roof (2022), HVAC system (2024), water heater (2018), windows replaced within the last 10 years, and newer stainless steel kitchen appliances. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen with an adjoining dining area, a welcoming living room featuring gorgeous built-ins and a cozy gas fireplace, a generous primary suite with dual sinks and a private ensuite, plus a patio overlooking the partially fenced backyard. The unfinished lower level already includes an egress window, making it easy to add additional finished living space in the future. Being sold as-is, the home will require new siding and cosmetic interior updates, making it an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to build equity. Ask your lender about renovation financing options, including an FHA 203(k) loan or other renovation loan programs that may allow eligible buyers to finance both the purchase and qualifying improvements.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Dining Area
Exterior Features
Patio
Taxes
$4,251
Property Description
Two Story
Zoning
PUD
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heating
Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Stories
2
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Foundation
Poured
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Southeast Polk

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Listing courtesy of Gina Swanson with Century 21 Signature

Selling Office: Century 21 Signature.

Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS