This gem of a home is located a block from the fun Uptown Ankeny area. Newly remodeled kitchen, fresh paint, and new carpeting. Beautiful hardwood floors uncovered in the main floor bedrooms.
A great upstairs with 2 bedrooms and a bonus area.
Great original hardwood floors create a warm feel to the cozy rooms.
Wide open basement to create a space however you choose. Basement has been waterproofed, and radon system already installed.
Don't miss this great home, near the area everyone is wanting to go to.
All information obtained from seller and public record.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/25)
$284,900
401 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA 50023
4beds
1,389sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Basement has been waterproofedWide open basementNew carpetingFresh paintNewly remodeled kitchen
- 42 days
- 799
- 101
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Blaker (515)480-4547,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747577
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,389
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 18100768002000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,340
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$205/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900-2.4%$209/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $2,000-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250$2/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,250$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listing removed | $296,900$214/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Price change | $296,900-1%$214/sqft |
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| 2/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+1%$216/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Sold | $297,000+3.2%$214/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2024 | Pending sale | $287,900$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2024 | Price change | $287,900-0.9%$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $290,600-1.1%$209/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2024 | Price change | $293,900-1.7%$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $298,900+19.1%$215/sqft |
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| 3/14/2022 | Sold | $251,000+11.6%$181/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #644778 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$162/sqft |
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| 1/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000+50%$162/sqft |
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| 5/28/2014 | Sold | $150,000$108/sqft |
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| 4/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $150,000+26.6%$108/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #432976 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2009 | Sold | $118,500-5.1%$85/sqft |
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| 4/12/2009 | Price change | $124,900-0.9%$90/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #342610 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $126,000-3%$91/sqft |
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| 1/5/2009 | Listing removed | $129,900$94/sqft |
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| 10/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900+36.7%$94/sqft |
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| 5/28/1998 | Sold | $95,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,596 +6.3% | $286,500 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $4,324 +2.4% | $264,100 |
| 2023 | $4,224 +1.1% | $264,100 +24.2% |
| 2022 | $4,176 +3% | $212,600 |
| 2021 | $4,054 +11.1% | $212,600 +9% |
| 2020 | $3,648 +4.5% | $195,100 +9.2% |
| 2019 | $3,492 +0.3% | $178,700 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $3,482 | $163,600 |
| 2017 | $3,482 +3.7% | $163,600 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $3,358 | $149,500 |
| 2015 | $3,358 +15.4% | $149,500 +14.3% |
| 2014 | $2,910 | $130,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $130,800 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $130,700 +1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,600 +1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $126,500 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,800 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $112,460 +10.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,980 |
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Neighborhood: 50023
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.
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