Why is it Great to Live in Altoona, IA?

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Altoona, Iowa Location

Conveniently located just off I-80 and Highway 65, Altoona is the perfect blend of urban and rural. With a population just over 18,000, the community has a small-town feel in close proximity to convenient shopping, entertainment and metropolitan attractions. Paired with a strong, Iowa educational system, Altoona is a desirable location for many central Iowans. 

Altoona, Iowa Schools

Altoona is a part of the Southeast Polk Community School District, one of the finest, and largest (14th) in the state of Iowa and one of the fastest growing. The district has nine elementary schools, one junior high and one high school.

Altoona, Iowa Community

From Adventureland Amusement Park to Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, Altoona has a host of activities for people of all ages. Residents have plenty of amenities at their fingertips with retail locations, including Bass Pro Shops, Target, Lowe’s, grocery stores, clothing and salon options and more. As an added bonus, the town is only a few miles from downtown Des Moines.

Employment opportunities in the growing community are endless with a new Facebook data center, Prairie Meadows, Kent Feeds, Iowa Cold Storage LLC, Ziegler Inc. and more.

Contact Ankeny Real Estate Group to learn more about homes available in Altoona.

Included below are homes for sale and real estate in Altoona, IA.

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Altoona March 30, 2023
98
Listed
111
Avg. DOM
$237.32
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$349,900
Med. List Price
98 Properties
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5
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
1,644
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
2
Days on Site
669859
MLS
If you need space for your large family here it is. This 5 bedroom 3 bath walkout ranch will be perfect. This home sits on a quiet cul de sac in SE Polk School district. Open floor plan offers 4...
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,650
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
669867
MLS
Beautiful ranch home with a traditional front porch, high quality construction, and attention to detail to make a home last and enjoyed for years to come. Open layout, soft close drawers, quartz...
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,138
Sq.Ft.
1967
Year Built
3
Days on Site
669748
MLS
Just what you've been waiting for! This beautifully remodeled 3-bed, 1 bath ranch has a huge detached 3+car garage!! (968 sq. ft) The garage may look like a 2-car from the pics, but it is double...
4
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
2,240
Sq.Ft.
2002
Year Built
7
Days on Site
669606
MLS
Beautiful 4 Bedroom/3 Bath home & 2800+ sq ft living space in this move-in ready 2-story home conveniently located close to everything Altoona! As you enter this home you are warmly greeted by tile...
2
Beds
1F13/4
Baths
1,788
Sq.Ft.
2001
Year Built
7
Days on Site
669243
MLS
LOCATION!LOCATION!This one-of-a kind custom build is located on the edge of the Sam Wise Park, so you will never have neighbors to the South or behind you. Enjoy the privacy and the beautiful view....
Open 4/1
416 NW 12th Ave Altoona,  IA 50009
3
Beds
1
Baths
888
Sq.Ft.
1972
Year Built
7
Days on Site
669685
MLS
You won't want to miss this 3 bedroom, 1 bath Altoona ranch with new finish in the lower level (a family room, laundry and 2 non-conforming bedrooms in the lower level)! It has been preinspected,...
5
Beds
2F13/4
Baths
1,646
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
7
Days on Site
660668
MLS
***ORTON HOMES IS OFFERING $5,000 TO BUY DOWN INTEREST RATE OR TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS! Offer must be accepted by 03/31/2023.***Welcome to the Vienna by Orton Homes! Only a handful of homes left in...
Open 4/2
1603 SW 25th Ave Altoona,  IA 50009
5
Beds
2F13/411/2
Baths
2,004
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
8
Days on Site
669602
MLS
Fully finished, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, two-story home with over 2,600 sqft of living space in the heart of Altoona. The main level of the home is an open concept design that has a flex room/office...
5
Beds
3F13/411/2
Baths
3,754
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
10
Days on Site
669427
MLS
Been searching for a spacious home on an acre lot in Altoona? Here it is! This 4,962 square foot (3,754 SF on floors 1 & 2 and 1,208 SF in LL) home has everything to offer. Five bedrooms with five...
3
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
1,690
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
11
Days on Site
669360
MLS
Gorgeous, like-new 3BR/3BA home with nearly 1700 sq ft of finished living space. 9ft ceilings on main level with vaulted living room, hardwood floors and large windows to allow in all of the natural...
4
Beds
1F13/411/2
Baths
2,053
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
11
Days on Site
669366
MLS
D.R. Horton, America's Builder, presents the Bellhaven. This beautiful open concept 2-story home has 4 large Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms. Upon entering the Bellhaven you'll find a spacious Study perfect...
4
Beds
2F13/4
Baths
1,498
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
11
Days on Site
669368
MLS
D.R. Horton, America's Builder, presents the Hamilton. This spacious Ranch home includes 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms. The Hamilton offers a Finished Basement providing nearly 2,200 square feet of...