252 Cottonwood Drive
Altoona, IA 50009
4
Bed
3
Bath
1,606Sqft
0.27Acre(Lot)
Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch located in Altoona. This home offers a great location with proximity to Southeast Polk schools and many nearby amenities. Extensively renovated inside and out, the home just underwent full exterior and interior updates in 2026, including James Hardie smart siding, new soffits and gutters, a freshly painted exterior, a new front door and garage entry door, 2 new modern-style overhead garage doors with new openers, permanent JellyFish exterior lighting, and a custom 8' x 12' shed. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with a welcoming living room centered around a cozy fireplace. The kitchen and bathrooms have new quartz countertops and new sinks with Kohler plumbing fixtures, complemented by new interior trim and new window
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 2006 Building Area Total: 1606 Stories: 1 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.267 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.267 Lot Size Square Feet: 11628
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $399999 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 00511-379-455 Annual Tax: $6179.46 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 30 VENBURY PLAT 12
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Parking Information
Attached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
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Location Information
Direction: From 8th Street SW, turn south onto 1st Avenue South. Turn west onto 17th Street SW. Turn north onto 2nd Avenue SW, which merges into Cottonwood Drive SW. The home will be located on the south side of Cottonwood Drive SW. WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1122 33rd Court, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $345,990 | 4 | 3 | 2,042 | 0.18 Acre |
| 3010 9th Avenue, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $389,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,474 | 0.23 Acre |
| 919 33rd Street, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $364,990 | 4 | 3 | 2,053 | 0.18 Acre |
| 2423 NE 88th Street, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $439,900 | 3 | 3 | 1,677 | 2.41 Acres |
| 1465 NE 88th Street, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $550,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,410 | 1 Acre |
| 1465 NE 88th Street, Altoona, IA, 50009 | $550,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,410 | 1 Acre |
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