Located in an established Waukee neighborhood, this well cared for home sits on a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced corner lot, complete w/deck & stamped patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Inside you'll find an open, functional layout w/bonus room on the main floor, ideal for an office or toy room. All bedrooms up, 2nd floor laundry & SS kitchen appliances. Large basement w/egress window ready for your finishing touch. Major updates include newer roof & hot water heater ('21), sump pump w/battery backup ('22), & radon mitigation system ('18). Seller is also including a 1 year home warranty for peace of mind! Location can't be beat! Walk to parks, trails, Waukee High School & Middle School, library, & more. The current owners have loved living here & it's ready to welcome its next owners!
Sold for $320,000
$320,000
490 SE Carefree Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3beds
1,466sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.25 Acres Lot
$315,900 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$2,025 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,900
$294,000 - $338,000
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Large basementDeck and stamped patioOpen functional layoutCorner lotBonus roomSs kitchen appliances
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Listed by:
Jamie Thompson 515-224-4002,
Century 21 Signature,
Justin Thompson 515-218-6422,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Ann Mars
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719731
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,466
- Total interior livable area: 1,466 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Vinyl,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1234153016
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,770
- Annual tax amount: $4,443
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $320,000$218/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719731 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Pending sale | $320,000$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719731 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $320,000+36.2%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719731 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2018 | Listing removed | $234,900$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $234,900+1.7%$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2018 | Sold | $231,000-1.7%$158/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2018 | Pending sale | $234,900$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2018 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $239,900+15.3%$164/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2016 | Sold | $208,000+1.5%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #510898 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $205,000+24.2%$140/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #510898 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $165,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,340 +1.7% | $272,770 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $4,268 -0.8% | $265,600 |
| 2023 | $4,302 +7.9% | $265,600 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $3,988 -0.9% | $230,260 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $4,026 +2.2% | $216,370 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,940 +4.6% | $206,430 |
| 2019 | $3,768 +1.8% | $206,430 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $3,700 | $188,290 |
| 2017 | $3,700 +6.8% | $188,290 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $3,465 +2.3% | $181,930 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $3,388 +9.7% | $174,170 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $3,088 +3.2% | $168,420 |
| 2013 | $2,992 -0.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,018 +3.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,922 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,852 +2.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,794 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,700 -5.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,844 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50263
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Waukee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Waukee South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
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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