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1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 — Sold $310,000 by Sara Hopkins
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009
Another pre-probate listing closed by Sara Hopkins in Polk County, IA. Good work.
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009
Final sold price
SOLD$310,000
What sold at 1299 Bentwood Ct, and for how much?
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 sold for $310,000 on September 1, 2026. The listing was handled by Sara Hopkins of RE/MAX Precision. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,606 sq ft, built in 1993. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $310,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,606 sq ft |
| Year built | 1993 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| Listing agent | Sara Hopkins, RE/MAX Precision |
| APN | 171/00511-350-001 |
| MLS # | 745592 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona IA 50009
Property profile
- Address
- 1299 Bentwood Ct
- City / state / ZIP
- Altoona, IA, 50009
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1993
- APN
- 171/00511-350-001
Mailing address
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 06/10/2023
- Assessed value
- $278,000
- MLS #
- 745592
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$193Calculated from a 1,606 sq ft building and $310,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value112%Sold price was 112% of the $278,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,179Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio12%Building footprint covers about 12% of the 13,891 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Sara Hopkins of RE/MAX Precision and OTHER got 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona IA 50009 in Altoona closed cleanly. OTHER stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $310,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Sara Hopkins, RE/MAX Precision
- OTHER
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 sell for?
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 sold for $310,000 on 09/01/2026.
When did 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 sell?
The transfer of 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009?
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 was listed by Sara Hopkins, RE/MAX Precision.
Who represented the buyer of 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009?
The buyer of 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 was represented by OTHER.
What kind of property is 1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009?
1299 Bentwood Ct, Altoona, IA 50009 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1993.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Altoona?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Want to verify this sale yourself? The Polk County, Iowa recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-probate process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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