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Altoona real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Altoona real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$345K
+1.4% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$347K
+5.2% from Q1 '26
Active listings
267
+12% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
133
+64% from Q1 '26
New pendings
161
+23% from Q1 '26
New listings
131
+17% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Altoona

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Altoona Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $271K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $277K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $274K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $291K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $298K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $300K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $293K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $305K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $313K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $325K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $306K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $311K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $324K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $332K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $338K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $326K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $336K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $325K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $331K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $340K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $285K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $275K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $290K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $303K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $300K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $299K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $320K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $305K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $322K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $329K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $304K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $347K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $330K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $340K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $320K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $345K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $322K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $332K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $350K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $330K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $271K Median list price $285K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $277K Median list price $275K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $274K Median list price $290K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $291K Median list price $303K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $298K Median list price $300K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $300K Median list price $299K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $293K Median list price $320K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $305K Median list price $305K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $313K Median list price $322K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $325K Median list price $329K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $306K Median list price $304K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $311K Median list price $347K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $324K Median list price $330K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $332K Median list price $340K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $338K Median list price $320K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $326K Median list price $345K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $336K Median list price $322K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $325K Median list price $332K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $331K Median list price $350K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $340K Median list price $330K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Inventory in Altoona has expanded in this rolling three-month view, with active listings up about 12 percent year over year and totaling 267 homes. Buyer activity is also stronger, as pending sales have jumped nearly 45 percent from a year ago while homes sold have risen about 26 percent. Even with more options, months of supply has tightened sharply to 2.9 months, signaling conditions still favor sellers.

Prices are responding to this mix of higher demand and relatively lean supply. The typical home value is now around $345,000, up a little over 6 percent from a year earlier, while the median list price has climbed more than 10 percent year over year.

Homes are taking longer to go under contract compared with last spring, with the median days on market at 81 days in the latest period, up notably from much quicker timelines seen in 2024 and 2023. Only about 17 percent of recent sales closed above list price, down from the higher shares of above-list sales seen over the past couple of years, and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 99 percent. With Altoona showing both firmer prices and more inventory, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with a local agent who understands these trends and how to navigate them effectively.



Learn more about what Altoona has to offer.

Altoona offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with easy access to parks and trails, shopping and dining, and practical amenities that support everyday life.

Altoona stands out from nearby Des Moines suburbs by pairing major attractions with a close-knit, small-city feel. Residents enjoy quick access to regional draws like Adventureland Resort and Prairie Meadows, yet daily life centers on schools, parks, and neighborhood connections rather than big-city bustle.

Families appreciate the Altoona campus of the Southeast Polk Community School District, along with community spaces such as Altoona Campus for fitness, sports, and events. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Gay Lea Wilson Trail via City of Altoona Parks & Trails, or spend weekends at Enabling Garden, a local favorite for its calm setting and educational programs.

The city’s location near Des Moines and Pleasant Hill offers expanded job and entertainment options, while Altoona’s commercial corridors provide everyday conveniences and local dining. As the community grows, infill development and new neighborhoods offer choices for both first-time buyers and those trading up.

With ongoing development and a competitive regional market, timing and preparation matter. Whether you are planning to sell a long-time home or are weighing a move into Altoona from surrounding areas like Polk County, the right local agent can help you position your next step. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with real estate professionals who understand Altoona’s trends, pricing, and neighborhoods so you can move forward with confidence.

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“We met with Isaiah early in our home search at an open house while visiting from out of town. He was very knowledgeable and patient answering our numerous questions and it felt like the right fit for us. He helped us immensely every step of the way, providing his expert opinion when asked, helping us better understand the market so we could adjust our expectations accordingly, and quickly and efficiently organizing open houses and private showings for the homes that fit our criteria. He was not pushy and did not rush the process which we both appreciated as first time home buyers. We were unfamiliar with the area and received recommendations from him for multiple mortgage brokers, inspection companies, and more providing us options for trusted people to work with without feeling pressured. When we landed on our home, he walked us through each step and advocated for us when unexpected issues arose. Our home buying process went more smoothly with Isaiah's guidance!”

Evans Family · Grimes, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“Lacie was amazing throughout the whole buying experience as a first-time home owner. She made every effort to keep me informed during our buying process and shown her expertise when any questions arose. When there were some questions she couldn't answer she was able to defer me to the appriorate subject-matter expert whether it was an electrician for electrical questions/work to inspection questions. She was absolutely fantastic to work with and would highly recommend her to friends and family that are looking to buy/sell now and later! Thank you Lacie Shelby for working with my partner and I. Thank you even more for making our first home purchase worth it!”

Michael Pham · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Wendy Beal was knowledgeable and very proffesional. Her familiarity of the Ankeny market and current trends were of great help in setting the strategy for selling our home. We would highly recommend Wendy Beal for anybody looking to buy or sell in central Iowa.”

Bob and Debbie · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“She did go really far out of her way to show a house and had really good input on things we didn't notice”

Karl Andrews · IA

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Berkshire Hathaway BHHS First Realty
“Deanna was amazing! She listened to me & understood my goals. She answered all questions & was respectful of my wants & needs. She was quick with responses & was there for me every step of the process.”

D Gordon · Indianola, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“To whom it my concern, It is our immense pleasure to recommend Viola Salvato as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home. Viola had an initial meeting with us regarding our specific needs in a home as well as our budgetary limits. She is highly talented and immediately found us numerous listings of homes. She did not waste our time with homes that were not in line with our needs. Viola is a master with contract negotiation she came up with a deal that was good for us as well as making the seller happy. She knows the area like the back of her hand and there is nothing that escapes her attention when it comes to properties for sale in this area. We found Viola to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were her only customers, although we know that was not the case. She returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She also is highly personable with an engaging personality. She is hands down the best!”

Scott Wilberg ·

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Iowa Realty
“Dakotah was amazing to work with! Dakotah was referred to us by someone and we will continue to refer him to others. Knowledgeable about the Des Moines area and homes in the area. Always felt that Dakotah was looking out for us as first time home buyers and helped us explain the home buying process in great detail. When we do decide to sell our incredible home, we will surely work with Dakotah again!”

Annette · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Roger was very responsive to our house selling & buying needs. He also presented to us additional options on other properties to consider besides the ones we found of interest to your.”

Steven Johnson · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Matt cares deeply about his clients and is as trustworthy as they come. He was a fantastic guide and advisor through our home buying process. We ran into a number of snafus and hiccups but he navigated us through them to secure a good deal. Highly recommend Matt!”

Jacob Olson · Adel, IA

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Berkshire Hathaway Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”

Lois D. · Pleasantville, IA

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RE/MAX Concepts
“Julie really knows how to market a property and obtain a ton of exposure. She was extremely helpful and insightful in selling my house. She also really cares for her clients.”

Eric · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty

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