8540 38th Ave
Altoona, IA 50009
5 bd 3 ba 2,183 sqft Built 2005 Lot 131,116 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$400,000
Nov 16, 2006
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Sold | $722,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Listed | $730,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 16, 2006 | Sold | $400,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Sold | $410,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $629,100 | $94,200 | $723,300 | $9,722 |
| 2023 | $577,300 | $83,900 | $661,200 | $9,290 |
| 2022 | $461,300 | $71,200 | $532,500 | $9,170 |
| 2021 | $461,300 | $71,200 | $532,500 | $9,072 |
| 2020 | $432,800 | $66,600 | $499,400 | $8,942 |
| 2019 | $432,800 | $66,600 | $499,400 | $8,744 |
| 2018 | $407,800 | $61,100 | $468,900 | $8,796 |
| 2017 | $407,800 | $61,100 | $468,900 | $8,860 |
| 2016 | $373,800 | $50,000 | $423,800 | $8,866 |
| 2015 | $373,800 | $50,000 | $423,800 | $8,192 |
| 2014 | $338,800 | $44,600 | $383,400 | $8,138 |
| 2013 | $338,800 | $44,600 | $383,400 | $7,798 |
| 2012 | $337,500 | $44,600 | $382,100 | $7,076 |
| 2011 | $319,800 | $44,600 | $364,400 | $7,404 |
| 2010 | $351,400 | $49,800 | $401,200 | $7,184 |
| 2009 | $351,400 | $49,800 | $401,200 | $6,776 |
| 2008 | $341,400 | $48,400 | $389,800 | $6,542 |
| 2007 | $341,400 | $48,400 | $389,800 | $4,794 |
Property facts
Year built
2005
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
2,183 sqft
Lot size
131,116 sqft
ZIP code
50009
City
Altoona
Street
38th Ave
Coordinates
41.63027, -93.43202
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Frequently asked questions
When did 8540 38th Ave last sell?
8540 38th Ave most recently sold on Nov 16, 2006 for $400,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 8540 38th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 8540 38th Ave (year 2025) is $723,300 with $9,722 in property tax.
How does 8540 38th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 80.8% above the last sale price of $400,000.
When was 8540 38th Ave built?
8540 38th Ave was built in 2005.
How does 8540 38th Ave compare to others on 38th Ave?
We track 7 other properties on 38th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 38th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 8540 38th Ave?
8540 38th Ave is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,183 sqft, 131,116 sqft lot single_family.
Is 8540 38th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 8540 38th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 8540 38th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 8540 38th Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.5%
Implied 1-yr
-6.0%
2026 Q3
$278.1K
2026 Q4
$273.4K
ZIP 50009 — Median Price History + Forecast
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