
Land with Home for Sale in Altoona, Iowa
1731 NE 88th St, Altoona, IA 50009
47 Years of Memories... Now It's Your Turn! This charming 1865 farmhouse has been lovingly cared for, updated & expanded by the same family for 47 years! A peaceful lane leads to 11+ acres with mature trees & perennial gardens. Nearly 2,000 sqft offers character & space! The main level features a great room w/wood-burning stove off the spacious dining area w/bay window, perfect for plants & birdwatching! The well-equipped kitchen includes all appliances, abundant cabinets & counter space. Cozy up to the fireplace in the formal living room w/2nd dining area. A full bath & flex room complete this level. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, including a study/flex space off the primary bedroom & bonus room off bedroom #2, perfect for crafts or play! The unfinished lower level offers potential for additional living space, laundry w/included washer & dryer & storage. Need more room? Enjoy the 2-car garage AND 40x60 outbuilding! Relax on the wraparound front porch or entertain in the 4-season porch w/wet bar or cast your bait into the shared pond. Take in the country living with city convenience in the desired SEPolk School District! Located between Altoona & Pleasant Hill with easy access to University Ave, Hwy 5 Bypass & I-80. A one-of-a-kind acreage ready for its next chapter of memories. Home Sweet Home!
Location
- Street address
- 1731 NE 88th St
- County
- Polk County
- Zip code
- 50009
- Community
- Altoona
- School district
- Southeast Polk
- Elevation
- 886 feet
Directions
NE University to NE 88th St north to home.
Property details
- Acreage
- 11.4 acres
- Zoning
- AT
- MLS #
- DMAAR 752246
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $4,639
Parcels
- 14000290003000: 140/00290-004-000
Legal description
BEG 20F E OF SW COR THN E 280F N 600F NELY TO N LN W 591.5F TO NW COR S 292.6F E 198F S 220F W 178F S TO POB E 23A SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC33-79-22
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Irregular Lot, Pond On Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool
- Deck, Patio
- Structures
- Outbuilding, Storage
- Features
- Fire Pit
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Built In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Cable Tv, Dining Area, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | New listing | $625,000 | — | DMAAR |

































