Altoona IA Real Estate & Land for Sale

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NEW LISTING
MLS#:
747949
Type:
Land
Lot size:
8.17 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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Status:
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MLS#:
747946
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.79 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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Status:
NEW LISTING
MLS#:
747900
Type:
Land
Lot size:
1.42 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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Status:
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MLS#:
748156
Type:
Land
Lot size:
2.37 Acres
Courtesy: RE/MAX Concepts 515-276-2872
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Looking for space, privacy and convenience? This 2.374-acre lot is the larger of two available parcels and is located on the south side. The flag-shaped configuration creates a private building setting, while a few neighboring homes toward the front provide a comfortable sense of community. Enjoy paved-road access with no gravel to navigate, plus a location just minutes from University Avenue and approximately 5 miles from Altoona. The property backs to approximately 21 acres of farmland, offering a peaceful open view and added privacy. The adjacent 1.466-acre lot is also available separately. Purchase both parcels for approximately 3.84 acres and create an exceptional homesite with room to spread out!

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Status:
NEW LISTING
MLS#:
748149
Type:
Land
Lot size:
1.47 Acres
Courtesy: RE/MAX Concepts 515-276-2872
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Best of both worlds! Enjoy the privacy and space of a flag-shaped lot while still having a few neighbors near the front for added security and peace of mind. This lot offers a unique setting with a paved-road location?no gravel road to travel! Conveniently located just minutes from University Avenue and approximately 5 miles from Altoona. The property backs to approximately 21 acres of farmland, creating a beautiful open backdrop and added sense of privacy. An adjacent second lot is also available, providing the opportunity to purchase both parcels for a total of approximately 3.84 acres. A rare opportunity to build your dream home with room to spread out, enjoy the outdoors and have the best of both worlds! This lot is relatively flat.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
746871
Type:
Land
Lot size:
2 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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Status:
Active
MLS#:
745723
Type:
Land
Lot size:
155 Acres
Courtesy: Developers Realty Group LLC 515-334-5455
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Status:
Active
MLS#:
743038
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.2 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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Great lots on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Altoona. Bring your own builder. Covenants conditions and restrictions available upon request. These lots qualify for Tax Abatement with the City of Altoona. For more information, please go to the City of Altoona website.

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Status:
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MLS#:
743011
Type:
Land
Lot size:
38.26 Acres
Courtesy: RE/MAX Precision 515-223-9492
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Prime Multi-Family & High-Density Residential Development Opportunity in Fast-Growing Polk County. The Kew Real Estate Team is proud to present the generational Vandehaar Farm. Located in the Agricultural Transitional District bordering the city limits of Altoona. Unlock the immense potential of this multi-parcel assemblage in the heart of Polk County. Totaling a significant 38.26 acres, these contiguous tracts offer a blank canvas for developers looking to maximize unit counts and capture the area's booming rental and townhome markets. The strategic layout of both parcels optimizes your footprint for smart, high-density site design. Build-ready topography streamlines grading, civil engineering, and infrastructure layout. Flexible zoning makes it suitable for a variety of residential development projects with water on site and sewer nearby. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Status:
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MLS#:
743007
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.73 Acres
Courtesy: Realty ONE Group Impact 515-446-7524
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Close to an acre lot in a prime area with commercial and residential developments near by. This lot has been rezoned to N2B-2 so can hold a single family home or be parceled down further for bi-attached homes or duplexes. Whether you want to build a large single family home or multiple investment properties this lot can hold it all with and in a tax abatement???????????????????????????????? area.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
739846
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.23 Acres
Courtesy: Pennie Carroll & Associates 515-490-8025
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NOW is your chance to get a great Altoona lot available in the desirable Ironwood South development! Build your dream home with the Award-Winning custom home builder Eagle Homes! Or bring your own builder, but get it before it's gone! Plus, Altoona is still offering a 5 year tax abatement on new Residential Construction.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
738276
Type:
Land
Lot size:
17.83 Acres
Courtesy: Developers Realty Group LLC 515-334-5455
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Beds:
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Status:
Active
MLS#:
726217
Type:
Land
Lot size:
71.14 Acres
Courtesy: Developers Realty Group LLC 515-334-5455
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On the edge of Altoona across the street from Terrace Hill Golf course. Flat land all utilities at west end of property. Great development opportunity. Does not include residents. Do not disturb. Annexation underway

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Status:
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MLS#:
726056
Type:
Land
Lot size:
12.43 Acres
Courtesy: RE/MAX Real Estate Center 515-232-4633
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SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION!-- $308,705 off! Now offered at 1,056,295 ($85,000/acre). 12.427 acres of prime development land in Altoona with excellent visibility along Highway 65. Pre-zoned R5 (high density residential) allowing up to 240 units. Parkland requirements already satisfied, with dedicated parkland bordering the property to the west. Adjacent to a newer single-family development. Exceptional location near Outlets of Des Moines, Bass Pro Shops, Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, with quick access to I-80 and Highway 65—just 17 miles from Des Moines International Airport. Offered at 85,000 per acre ($1,056,295 total).

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
665803
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.22 Acres
Courtesy: Stanbrough Realty Company 515-334-3345
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Builder lots available in Altoona!! Clay Estates is located on the southern part of Altoona and is within walking distance of Clay Elementary School and Ironwood Park and has easy access to I-80 via 1st Ave. Standard, Daylight, and Walk-Out lots are available. Lots range from 70’ wide to 121’ wide. Bring your builder! Minimum Sqft: Ranch - 1,500 SQ FT / 1 ½ Story - 1,600 SF FT / 2 Story - 1,600 SF FT

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
665802
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.23 Acres
Courtesy: Stanbrough Realty Company 515-334-3345
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Builder lots available in Altoona!! Clay Estates is located on the southern part of Altoona and is within walking distance of Clay Elementary School and Ironwood Park and has easy access to I-80 via 1st Ave. Standard, Daylight, and Walk-Out lots are available. Lots range from 70’ wide to 121’ wide. Bring your builder! Minimum Sqft: Ranch - 1,500 SQ FT / 1 ½ Story - 1,600 SF FT / 2 Story - 1,600 SF FT

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
665799
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.4 Acres
Courtesy: Stanbrough Realty Company 515-334-3345
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Builder lots available in Altoona!! Clay Estates is located on the southern part of Altoona and is within walking distance of Clay Elementary School and Ironwood Park and has easy access to I-80 via 1st Ave. Standard, Daylight, and Walk-Out lots are available. Lots range from 70’ wide to 121’ wide. Bring your builder! Minimum Sqft: Ranch - 1,500 SQ FT / 1 ½ Story - 1,600 SF FT / 2 Story - 1,600 SF FT

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
665593
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.22 Acres
Courtesy: New Home Site Realty 515-783-3608
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Beds:
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Status:
Active
MLS#:
665594
Type:
Land
Lot size:
0.14 Acres
Courtesy: New Home Site Realty 515-783-3608
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Altoona Real Estate

Altoona is located in Iowa. Altoona, Iowa has a population of 19,345. Altoona is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.14% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34.53%.

The median household income in Altoona, Iowa is $83,514. The median household income for the surrounding county is $73,015 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Altoona is 36.2 years.

Altoona Weather

The average high temperature in July is 85.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36 inches per year, with 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Altoona Map

Altoona Real Estate Market Conditions

  • Median sales price

    $349,990
    11.4%
    change since last quarter
  • # Active listings

    210
    30-day change

Altoona Schools and Demographics

Education near Altoona, IA

City County
High School Graduates 95.88 92.49
College Degree - 2 year 12.39 10.28
College Degree - 4 year 29.67 38.03
Graduate Degree 5.79 8.37
Expenditures per Student 14,293 14,293
Students per Teacher 15.5 15.5

Elementary Schools near Altoona, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Altoona Elementary School PK - 05 436 16.9 50009
Anderson Elementary School 03 - 05 536 16.7 50035
Brubaker Elementary School PK - 05 704 14.1 50317
Centennial Elementary School PK - 05 492 16.9 50009
Clay Elementary School PK - 05 574 18.2 50009
Delaware Elementary School PK - 05 481 14.2 50317
Four Mile Elementary School KG - 05 456 15 50327
Garton Elementary School PK - 05 624 13.2 50317
McKee Elementary School PK - PK 208 18.9 50317
Mitchellville Elementary School PK - 05 190 12.9 50169
Morris Elementary KG - 02 461 15.3 50035
Phillips Elementary School PK - 05 387 16.8 50317
Pleasant Hill Elementary School PK - 05 309 16.7 50327
Stowe Elementary School PK - 05 365 10.9 50317
Willard Elementary School PK - 05 429 11.8 50317
Willowbrook Elementary School PK - 05 512 15.4 50009

Middle Schools near Altoona, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School 06 - 08 395 14.6 50035
Goodrell Middle School 06 - 08 633 16.4 50317
Hoyt Middle School 06 - 08 488 12.5 50317
Southeast Polk Junior High School 07 - 08 1,010 17.6 50327
Spring Creek - 6th Grade 06 - 06 526 15.1 50327

High Schools near Altoona, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Bondurant-Farrar High School 09 - 12 455 15.3 50035
Southeast Polk High School 09 - 12 1,980 17.3 50327

Demographics near Altoona, IA

City County
Neighborhood Type Suburban
Population 19,345 488,871
Population Density 1,788 854
Median Age 36.2 35.9
People per Household 2.7 2.5
Median Household Income 83,514 73,015
Average Income per Capita 36,264 38,475

Real estate near Altoona