1542 5th Ave
Altoona, IA 50009
4 bd 4 ba 2,099 sqft Built 1999 Lot 13,400 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$245,000
Jan 10, 2005
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Sold | $444,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Price changed | $444,000 | DesMoines |
| May 13, 2024 | Price changed | $450,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Listed | $459,900 | DesMoines |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Listing removed | — | DesMoines |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Listed | $250,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 28, 2011 | Listing removed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Price changed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 6, 2011 | Price changed | $215,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Listed | $220,000 | DesMoines |
| Jan 10, 2005 | Sold | $245,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,400 | $65,500 | $371,900 | $6,188 |
| 2023 | $290,800 | $60,600 | $351,400 | $5,782 |
| 2022 | $240,200 | $52,100 | $292,300 | $5,708 |
| 2021 | $240,200 | $52,100 | $292,300 | $5,882 |
| 2020 | $227,400 | $49,300 | $276,700 | $5,580 |
| 2019 | $227,400 | $49,300 | $276,700 | $5,236 |
| 2018 | $211,000 | $44,300 | $255,300 | $5,240 |
| 2017 | $211,000 | $44,300 | $255,300 | $5,284 |
| 2016 | $193,700 | $40,100 | $233,800 | $5,268 |
| 2015 | $193,700 | $40,100 | $233,800 | $5,118 |
| 2014 | $185,500 | $37,800 | $223,300 | $5,070 |
| 2013 | $185,500 | $37,800 | $223,300 | $4,922 |
| 2012 | $191,700 | $37,800 | $229,500 | $4,724 |
| 2011 | $191,700 | $37,800 | $229,500 | $4,608 |
| 2010 | $194,900 | $39,000 | $233,900 | $4,464 |
| 2009 | $194,900 | $39,000 | $233,900 | $4,350 |
| 2008 | $199,000 | $39,800 | $238,800 | $4,208 |
| 2007 | $199,000 | $39,800 | $238,800 | $4,214 |
Property facts
Year built
1999
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
4
Living area
2,099 sqft
Lot size
13,400 sqft
ZIP code
50009
City
Altoona
Street
5th Ave
Coordinates
41.63648, -93.47237
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1542 5th Ave last sell?
1542 5th Ave most recently sold on Jan 10, 2005 for $245,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1542 5th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1542 5th Ave (year 2025) is $371,900 with $6,188 in property tax.
How does 1542 5th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 51.8% above the last sale price of $245,000.
When was 1542 5th Ave built?
1542 5th Ave was built in 1999.
How does 1542 5th Ave compare to others on 5th Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 5th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1542 5th Ave?
1542 5th Ave is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,099 sqft, 13,400 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1542 5th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1542 5th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1542 5th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1542 5th 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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