Altoona, IA Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market-5.5% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Altoona, IA is $316,250, down 5.5% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 99 days with 136 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$316,250median sale price

Is Altoona a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market8.5 months of supply99 avg. days on market

Altoona, IA is currently a buyer's market, based on 8.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 99 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

16

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

99

Average pace

Active listings

136

8.5 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.6%

Below asking

Altoona, IA market data

Current housing market statistics for Altoona, IA
MetricValue
Median sale price$316,250
Median list price$350,000
Year-over-year price change-5.5%
Average days on market99 days
Active inventory136 listings
Months of supply8.5 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.6%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Altoona housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $316,250. Prices have fallen 5.5% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 99 days on market, indicating 8.5 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Altoona

There are currently 136 homes listed for sale in Altoona, Iowa. The median listing price is $350K. Featured listings range from $350,000 to $395,990.

3 bedroom house for sale at 303 29th St SW Altoona - $350,000
$350,000

303 29th St SW

Altoona, IA

3 bd3 ba1,500 sqft
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4 bedroom house for sale at 4021 2nd Ave SW Altoona - $359,990
$359,990

4021 2nd Ave SW

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,053 sqft
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4 bedroom house for sale at 1018 34th St SE Altoona - $359,990
$359,990

1018 34th St SE

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,053 sqft
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4 bedroom house for sale at 3218 12th Ave SW Altoona - $364,990
$364,990

3218 12th Ave SW

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,053 sqft
House
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5 bedroom house for sale at 3513 10th Ave SW Altoona - $364,990
$364,990

3513 10th Ave SW

Altoona, IA

5 bd3 ba2,483 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 1031 33rd St SE Altoona - $366,990
$366,990

1031 33rd St SE

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,053 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 206 41st St SW Altoona - $379,990
$379,990

206 41st St SW

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,190 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 225 40th St SW Altoona - $379,990
$379,990

225 40th St SW

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,511 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 1025 33rd St SE Altoona - $380,990
$380,990

1025 33rd St SE

Altoona, IA

4 bd3 ba2,190 sqft
House
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3 bedroom house for sale at 656 34th St SE Altoona - $390,000
$390,000

656 34th St SE

Altoona, IA

3 bd1 ba1,463 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 101 8th Ave NE Altoona - $394,990
$394,990

101 8th Ave NE

Altoona, IA

4 bd4 ba2,452 sqft
House
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5 bedroom house for sale at 1001 33rd St SE Altoona - $395,990
$395,990

1001 33rd St SE

Altoona, IA

5 bd4 ba2,556 sqft
House
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Active listings

136

Homes on market

Median list price

$350K

Avg. days on market

99

Days until sale

New this week

35

Newly listed

Price drops:25.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.6%

Top public schools in Altoona

4 schools tracked · 2,048 students

The largest public schools serving Altoona, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Clay Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 670 students

Public

Willowbrook Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 546 students

Public

Altoona Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 423 students

Public

Centennial Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 409 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Altoona?

The median home sale price in Altoona is $316,250, down 5.5% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Altoona?

Homes typically spend 99 days on market before going under contract.

Is Altoona a buyer's or seller's market?

With 8.5 months of supply, Altoona is currently a buyer's market.

How many homes are for sale in Altoona?

There are currently 136 homes listed for sale in Altoona, IA.

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