Welcome Buyers Agents!
Location, location, location! Get the best of both worlds with convenience & privacy in this walkout ranch. This ranch home is located on .95 acres in a quiet well manicured neighborhood. While off the beaten path it is only 7 minutes from The District and main shopping areas. All the conveniences of town while paying county taxes! There are 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 additional bedrooms on the lower level. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors are throughout the main level. The vaulted ceiling and a double sided gas fireplace create a welcoming main living space. The kitchen w/bar seating & stainless appliances open to a dining area. A main floor laundry room adds convenience. Electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer, all stay. The master suite remodel provides comfort and privacy with a jetted tub, separate huge tile shower, dual vanities, toilet room and a walk-in closet. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard and relax on the new large deck overlooking beautiful landscaped gardens, timber, mature trees and a creek. A brand-new roof installed in November 2021. The exterior of the home was painted August 2025. Home is served by a septic system. The beautiful front yard landscaping and attached 3-car garage complete the exterior of this move-in-ready home!
For sale by owner
$478,500
1319 NW 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
4beds
1,580sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1993
0.95 Acres Lot
$446,100 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$31/mo HOA
What's special
Double sided gas fireplaceWalk-in closetToilet roomSeparate huge tile showerDual vanitiesFully fenced backyardQuiet well manicured neighborhood
What the owner loves about this home
Great location! Quiet well maintained neighborhood. Peaceful backyard and timber with creek. Beautiful landscaping that always has something blooming.
- 121 days
- 659
- 38
Listed by:
Property Owner (319) 360-3768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.95 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18000765615000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $31 monthly
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,520
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
Estimated market value
$446,100
$424,000 - $468,000
$2,492/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Sold | $445,000-4.3%$282/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Pending sale | $464,900$294/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $464,900-2.8%$294/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $478,500+54.4%$303/sqft |
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| 12/28/2017 | Listing removed | $309,900-1.6%$196/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Price change | $315,000-1.5%$199/sqft |
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| 3/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $319,900$202/sqft |
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| 11/23/2016 | Listing removed | $319,900$202/sqft |
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| 11/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $319,900+12.2%$202/sqft |
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| 7/20/2015 | Sold | $285,000$180/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $285,000+14%$180/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #454932 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2013 | Sold | $250,000-2%$158/sqft |
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| 4/30/2013 | Price change | $255,000-2.9%$161/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #412235 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2013 | Price change | $262,500-2.8%$166/sqft |
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| 2/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $270,000+20.8%$171/sqft |
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| 6/20/2005 | Sold | $223,500$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,520 -1.7% | $422,400 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $5,614 +2.9% | $395,800 |
| 2023 | $5,456 +1.1% | $395,800 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $5,394 +4.9% | $311,400 |
| 2021 | $5,140 +1.3% | $311,400 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $5,072 +7.4% | $280,400 |
| 2019 | $4,724 +1.1% | $280,400 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $4,674 | $252,000 |
| 2017 | $4,674 +2.4% | $252,000 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,566 | $233,700 |
| 2015 | $4,566 +1.2% | $233,700 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $4,514 | $231,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $231,000 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $234,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $234,000 -3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $242,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $242,900 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $247,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $247,900 +13% |
| 2006 | -- | $219,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $219,300 +5.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $208,320 +0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $208,050 |
| 2001 | -- | $208,050 |
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Neighborhood: 50023
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ankeny
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




