300 5th Street Pl SE, Altoona, IA, 50009
About This Home
One owner, brick ranch, on quiet cul-de-sac across the street from Haines Park! This home was built by the owners and was well loved and cared for. The kitchen has beautiful original cabinets, closets are cedar lined, master bedroom has hardwood flooring, and stained glass charms twin windows framing a large picture window with enchanting park view inside vaulted-ceiling living room. The basement is large, dry, and ready for future finish. Basement also has a 3/4 bath. Some updates include new roof and water heater (2022), and some newer vinyl windows. Yard featuring mature trees, bordered with flowerbeds is a gardener's dream! Relax on the shaded patio or gather around the outdoor fireplace of native Iowa limestone with friends and family. Haines Park also is the place to be with playgrounds, splash pad, basketball, pickleball and tennis court, shelter house, performance stage, and picturesque rose garden with walking path and gazebo. Call today to make this Home Sweet Home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1956
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,147
- Total interior livable area: 1,147 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 17100390000000
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 91 x 139.3
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $122 | $1,464 |
| Property Taxes | $285 | $3,420 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,842 | $22,104 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
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