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    • $4,500,000

    13286 NE 56th St, Elkhart, IA 50073

    5beds
    10,666sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    22.86 Acres Lot
    $4,001,000 Zestimate®
    $422/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Water feature with pondSafe roomInvisible fenceExercise roomFish aquariumDog shower
    The largest home in Polk County is for sale.   This 17 room French Country mansion, north of Ankeny on  22+ private wooded acres with security gate, has 14,325 SF, 5 BRs with first floor primary bedroom, 9 baths, 9 fireplaces, two swimming pools (one indoor with water fall, slide & Dectron unit plus 2022 fiberglass outdoor pool with swim table, water feature jets, metal palm trees with lighted coconuts), two hot tubs (inside & outdoor), 73’x 120’ (8,760 SF) heated and air conditioned indoor tennis building that can also store a car collection, 1,708 SF heated attached 4-car garage, theater room w/ 5 theater chairs and 3 TVs; kitchen with 3 dishwashers, 3 sinks, steaming station, Sub-Zero refrig/freezer, refrig drawers, ice-maker, Wolf double oven, warming drawer, walk-in pantry, primary bath has large steam shower w/ double heads, 4 laundry rooms with 4 washers & 4 dryers, great room with cathedral ceiling which has a chandelier light that drops down with a touch of a button for cleaning, apartment with two separate entrances,  two secret book shelf doors, no carpet except theater room, generator, 3 safes, safe room, exercise room, invisible fence, dog shower, water feature with pond, fish aquarium, 5 efficient geothermal furnaces and whole house & garage in-floor radiant heat. Updates include new EcoStar 50 year roof in 2020, interior paint & indoor pool automatic cover in 2022.  Make an appointment to see this fabulous property.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,

    MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737898MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 9
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Geothermal
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 7
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 10,666
      • Total interior livable area: 10,666 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 2,898
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Tennis Court(s)
      • Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Indoor
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Fencing: Invisible,Pet Fence
      Lot
      • Size: 22.86 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 21000381003001
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Foundation: Poured
      • Roof: See Remarks
      Condition
      • Year built: 2005
      Details
      • Builder name: Unique Homes

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Elkhart

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $422/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,199,100
      • Annual tax amount: $46,774
      • Date on market: 4/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 469 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $4,001,000

        $3.80M - $4.20M

        $25,861/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/7/2026Listed for sale$4,500,000$422/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737898 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Listing removed$4,500,000$422/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #714925 Report a problem
        6/17/2025Price change$4,500,000-8.2%$422/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #714925 Report a problem
        4/4/2025Listed for sale$4,900,000+66.1%$459/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #714925 Report a problem
        2/18/2022Listing removed--
        Source: DMMLS #635362 Report a problem
        8/12/2021Listed for sale$2,950,000-15.7%$277/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #635362 Report a problem
        12/2/2018Listing removed$3,500,000$328/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #528925 Report a problem
        3/29/2017Price change$3,500,000-12.5%$328/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #528925 Report a problem
        11/17/2016Listed for sale$4,000,000$375/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #528925 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$45,808 +2.1%$3,199,100 +8.4%
        2024$44,876 -13.8%$2,950,000
        2023$52,036 +1.3%$2,950,000 +2.3%
        2022$51,370 $2,884,700 -0.1%
        2021-- $2,887,200 +3.1%
        2020$51,538 -5.3%$2,800,000
        2019$54,430 -7.9%$2,800,000 -8.5%
        2018$59,120 $3,061,200
        2017$59,120 +3.2%$3,061,200 +4.2%
        2016$57,304 $2,936,700
        2015$57,304 +0.8%$2,936,700 +0.6%
        2014$56,874 $2,920,400
        2013-- $2,920,400 +0.8%
        2012-- $2,896,200
        2011-- $2,896,200 -2.5%
        2010-- $2,971,200
        2009-- $2,971,200 +2%
        2008-- $2,913,700 +151.1%
        2007-- $1,160,600 +1045.7%
        2006-- $101,300
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50073

        Getting around

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        2 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: North Polk

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