521 5th St
Altoona, IA 50009
5 bd 3 ba 1,477 sqft Built 1995 Lot 10,324 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Sold | $340,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Listed | $340,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 16, 2010 | Sold | $180,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Listing removed | $199,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 1, 2010 | Listing removed | $207,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 1, 2010 | Listed | $199,000 | DesMoines |
| May 7, 2010 | Price changed | $207,000 | DesMoines |
| May 4, 2010 | Price changed | $215,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 22, 2009 | Listed | $225,000 | DesMoines |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,300 | $53,400 | $315,700 | $4,368 |
| 2023 | $222,800 | $49,100 | $271,900 | $4,460 |
| 2022 | $184,900 | $42,600 | $227,500 | $4,402 |
| 2021 | $184,900 | $42,600 | $227,500 | $4,118 |
| 2020 | $165,500 | $37,600 | $203,100 | $4,046 |
| 2019 | $165,500 | $37,600 | $203,100 | $3,958 |
| 2018 | $160,100 | $35,000 | $195,100 | $3,960 |
| 2017 | $160,100 | $35,000 | $195,100 | $4,238 |
| 2016 | $155,800 | $33,400 | $189,200 | $4,224 |
| 2015 | $155,800 | $33,400 | $189,200 | $4,338 |
| 2014 | $157,300 | $33,300 | $190,600 | $4,296 |
| 2013 | $157,300 | $33,300 | $190,600 | $4,042 |
| 2012 | $156,800 | $33,300 | $190,100 | $3,886 |
| 2011 | $156,800 | $33,300 | $190,100 | $4,506 |
| 2010 | $194,700 | $34,100 | $228,800 | $4,302 |
| 2009 | $191,600 | $34,100 | $225,700 | $3,504 |
| 2008 | $159,800 | $34,100 | $193,900 | $3,390 |
| 2007 | $159,800 | $34,100 | $193,900 | $3,300 |
Property facts
Year built
1995
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
1,477 sqft
Lot size
10,324 sqft
ZIP code
50009
City
Altoona
Street
5th St
Coordinates
41.65561, -93.47100
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 521 5th St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 521 5th St.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 521 5th St (year 2025) is $315,700 with $4,368 in property tax.
When was 521 5th St built?
521 5th St was built in 1995.
How does 521 5th St compare to others on 5th St?
We track 8 other properties on 5th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 521 5th St?
521 5th St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 1,477 sqft, 10,324 sqft lot single_family.
Is 521 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 521 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 521 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 521 5th St 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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