Rare 1.125 Acre Dream Property in NE Ankeny! Situated on a 1.125-acre corner lot, this exceptional two-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 3,000 finished sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space. A charming covered front porch and manicured landscaping welcome you inside. The flexible front room is perfect as a home office or formal dining room. The stunning kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, tile flooring, and a custom pantry. It opens to the dining area and inviting living room with hardwood floors, custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and a large bay window. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private ¾ bath, while three additional bedrooms and a full bath provide room for everyone. The finished basement adds a spacious family room and a non-conforming bedroom or office. Additional upgrades include custom motorized Bali blinds, a whole-home humidifier, water softener, and newer water heater. Outside, enjoy your own private retreat with a custom stamped concrete patio, built-in fire pit, fantastic swing set, partially fenced yard, attached 3-car garage, and detached 1-car garage. With over an acre of outdoor space, there's room to entertain, play, and relax. Minutes from I-35, shopping, dining, and all Ankeny has to offer, this one-of-a-kind property truly has it all. Don't miss your chance to own this rare combination of space, quality, and location!
For sale
$535,000
2839 NE 96th Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021
4beds
2,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.13 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceBuilt-in fire pitWalk-in closetStunning kitchenGranite countertopsTile flooringCustom pantry
- 43 days
- 1,090
- 60
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ethan Hokel (865)801-1887,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745195
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,072
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Play Structure, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 245
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 20000514029088
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,202
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+11.7%$258/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Sold | $479,000-1.2%$231/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Pending sale | $484,900$234/sqft |
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| 7/14/2022 | Price change | $484,900-3%$234/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Price change | $499,999-2.9%$241/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $515,000+144.7%$249/sqft |
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| 5/24/2001 | Sold | $210,500+23.5%$102/sqft |
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| 2/24/1997 | Sold | $170,500$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,880 +1.2% | $504,400 +9% |
| 2024 | $6,798 +17% | $462,600 |
| 2023 | $5,810 +2.2% | $462,600 +42.6% |
| 2022 | $5,688 +6.2% | $324,300 |
| 2021 | $5,358 +0.9% | $324,300 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $5,312 -0.6% | $287,600 |
| 2019 | $5,346 +0.9% | $287,600 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $5,296 | $280,000 |
| 2017 | $5,296 +0.7% | $280,000 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,258 | $267,300 |
| 2015 | $5,258 +4.8% | $267,300 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $5,018 | $255,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $255,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $256,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $256,100 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $272,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $272,500 +6.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $256,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $256,300 +9% |
| 2006 | -- | $235,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $235,200 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $218,680 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $213,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $213,750 |
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Neighborhood: 50021
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ankeny
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





