524 5th St
Altoona, IA 50009
5 bd 3 ba 1,248 sqft Built 1996 Lot 8,756 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$295,000
Feb 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | Sold | $295,000 | MLS #642806 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Listed | $293,000 | MLS #642806 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | Sold | $157,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 24, 2012 | Sold | $157,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Price changed | $159,900 | MLS #394365 |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Listed | $165,000 | MLS #394365 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,700 | $50,400 | $297,100 | $4,872 |
| 2023 | $230,200 | $46,400 | $276,600 | $4,556 |
| 2022 | $183,000 | $40,300 | $223,300 | $4,318 |
| 2021 | $183,000 | $40,300 | $223,300 | $3,998 |
| 2020 | $161,900 | $35,500 | $197,400 | $3,928 |
| 2019 | $161,900 | $35,500 | $197,400 | $3,882 |
| 2018 | $158,400 | $33,100 | $191,500 | $3,884 |
| 2017 | $158,400 | $33,100 | $191,500 | $4,156 |
| 2016 | $154,100 | $31,600 | $185,700 | $4,142 |
| 2015 | $154,100 | $31,600 | $185,700 | $4,212 |
| 2014 | $153,900 | $31,400 | $185,300 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | $153,900 | $31,400 | $185,300 | $4,056 |
| 2012 | $170,300 | $31,400 | $201,700 | $3,958 |
| 2011 | $170,300 | $31,400 | $201,700 | $3,830 |
| 2010 | $173,400 | $32,200 | $205,600 | $3,648 |
| 2009 | $173,400 | $32,200 | $205,600 | $3,528 |
| 2008 | $173,400 | $32,200 | $205,600 | $3,528 |
| 2007 | $173,400 | $32,200 | $205,600 | $3,430 |
Property facts
Year built
1996
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
1,248 sqft
Lot size
8,756 sqft
ZIP code
50009
City
Altoona
Street
5th St
Coordinates
41.65510, -93.47105
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,872
Gross rental yield
7.61%
Implied cap rate
4.95%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 524 5th St last sell?
524 5th St most recently sold on Feb 1, 2022 for $295,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 524 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 524 5th St (year 2025) is $297,100 with $4,872 in property tax.
How does 524 5th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.7% above the last sale price of $295,000.
When was 524 5th St built?
524 5th St was built in 1996.
How does 524 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 524 5th St?
524 5th St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 1,248 sqft, 8,756 sqft lot single_family.
Is 524 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 524 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 524 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 524 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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