MR. MOTO REALTY · Altoona, IOWA
Homes for sale in Altoona, Iowa
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Living in Altoona
A local’s guide to buying in Altoona
Altoona sits just northeast of Des Moines in Polk County, about 8 miles from downtown, and is home to Adventureland Resort and Prairie Meadows. That short drive makes it one of the closer cities for anyone comparing Altoona real estate with the east side of the metro. Our agents can walk you through recent sales near an address you like, explain what to check in a Polk County property record, and line up showings in Altoona and neighboring cities on the same day. Selling instead? We will run comparable sales for your home at no cost. Altoona is about 14.7 square miles in Polk County. School district boundaries vary by address, so we confirm the district for any home you consider. Not sure where to start? Tell us your budget and timing, and we will tell you what Altoona has on the market now and what has recently sold. Current Altoona listings appear below, pulled directly from the MLS.
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Homes for sale in Altoona
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Last checked: 2026-10-22 02:14 AM UTC
Questions about Altoona
Altoona home buying FAQ
What should I know before buying a home in Altoona?
Altoona sits just northeast of Des Moines in Polk County and is home to Adventureland Resort and Prairie Meadows. Before you start, decide your price range and timeline, then ask us to set up an alert for new Altoona listings. Property assessments and tax records come from the Polk County Assessor, and we can pull recent sales near any Altoona address you like so you know what similar homes have sold for.
What should I know about buying a rental or flip in Altoona?
Start with the numbers for the specific address: purchase price, likely rent, repairs, taxes and insurance. Some cities require rental registration or inspections, so we confirm Altoona's current rules with the city before you commit. Mr. Moto Realty works with investors across the metro and can pull comparable sales and rental comps for Altoona.
Can Mr. Moto Realty show me homes in other nearby cities?
Yes. Our team works across the Des Moines metro, so you can tour homes in Altoona and other cities on the same day. Cities near Altoona include Bondurant, Pleasant Hill, Mitchellville, Ankeny, Des Moines and Carlisle.
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Mr. Moto Realty LLC is a real estate team licensed in the State of Iowa with Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines (Company Lic ID: F05542000), 4001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Affiliated Business Disclosure: Mr. Moto Realty has a business relationship with Growth Construction LLC and Growth Investments LLC, which are owned in whole or in part by members of our team. You are not required to use any affiliated company as a condition of working with us. You are free to choose any contractor or service provider.
Lender and Program Information: Mr. Moto Realty is not a lender. Loan and program eligibility is determined by the lender or program administrator. Buyers are free to choose any lender.