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88779 US Highway 278, Altoona, AL, 35952

$190,000

Home List Price

$2,256*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,475 SqFt
$129/SqFt
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88779 US Highway 278, Altoona$190,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,256*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Detached, Parking (MLVL)
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1965
HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Heat Pump
MLS #21393789
Lot Size1.30 Acres
StatusActive

About 88779 US Highway 278

Come check out this Beautiful Older brick home located on level acreage. This home has been painted with designer paint throughout and it has newly installed LED ceiling fans/lights with remote controls in all rooms. The kitchen has been left with its original beautiful pine paneling! Large pantry just poff kitchen. The home is mostly carpet but does have beautiful hardwoods underneath. The 500 gallon gas tank is at 60% to prepare you for the winter months ahead. With just a few more updates this could be a country home you would be proud to call your own! Roof 8 years old. HVAC 4 years old. Several outbuildings, carport, etc.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1965
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,475 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RealtySouth-Oneonta/Blount Co
  • Office Phone: (256) 884-7653
  • Listing Agent: Sheila Marbut

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood Under Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior: None

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Storage Building, Workshop (EXTR)

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Detached, Parking (MLVL)

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 1.30 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 75 and US Hwy 278 at Snead Croosroads, take US Hwy 278 E toward Gadsden. Go approx 5 miles, property is on left, see signage.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $190,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $129/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Altoona, AL

City

Med. Sold Price

$176.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$105

Avg. Days On Market

8

# of Sold Homes

3

88779 US Highway 278 vs Altoona

153 DAYS ON ROCKET

+145 Days

$190,000

+$13.5K More

$129/SqFt

+$23 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $13.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $23/SqFt more than other homes in Altoona, AL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #21393789

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RealtySouth-Oneonta/Blount Co
  • Office Phone: (256) 884-7653
  • Listing Agent: Sheila Marbut

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020 - $9,220
2019 - $9,140
2018 - $9,120
2017 - $8,720

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Susan Moore Elementary School

  • 3996 Susan Moore Rd

  • 3.65 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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6
/10

  • Robert D. Sloman Primary School

  • 200 Bethlehem Rd

  • 5.68 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-2

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5
/10

  • Douglas Elementary School

  • Highway 75

  • 5.69 miles

  • Public District Grades 3-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,958. Typical income of Altoona, AL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 88779 US Highway 278

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 88779 US Highway 278 property is $190,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 88779 US Highway 278 is a house located in Altoona, Alabama, 35952.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 88779 US Highway 278 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 88779 US Highway 278 has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 88779 US Highway 278 is 1,475 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 88779 US Highway 278 is 1965.

Rocket Homes›Alabama›Etowah County›Altoona›35952›88779 US Highway 278

This home is located at 88779 US Highway 278 in Altoona, AL and zip code 35952. This 1,475 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 1.30 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $190,000.

Altoona, AL housing market in December 2024 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. Between November 2024 and December 2024, Altoona, AL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 15%. Listings spent 8 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $176,500 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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