Pride in ownership shines through this ranch home in the desirable uptown Ankeny neighborhood! The front room is spacious and flows into the eat in kitchen filled with quality custom cabinetry and tiled countertops. Three bedrooms plus one and a half bathrooms finishes off the main level. Downstairs, the basement is finished with newer carpet, plenty of storage space, and the possibility of adding a fourth bedroom. In the laundry area, there is an additional shower plus utility sink which could easily be transformed into another bathroom. Outside, fall in love with the extra deep lot giving extra yard space - almost a third of an acre! Two car detached garage + an additional 1 stall detached garage, making for the perfect shop or she shed. So many possibilities await for the new home owner, come envision yourself here!
Sold for $253,000
$253,000
501 SW Elm St, Ankeny, IA 50023
3beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.38 Acres Lot
$251,300 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$1,820 Estimated rent
Home value
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$236,000 - $269,000
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Listed by:
Tanner Couch (515)669-3536,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Amy Lucht
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 713042
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 72.6 x 226.2
Details
- Parcel number: 18100393009000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $253,000+1.2%$243/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #713042 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #713042 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #713042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,652 -0.9% | $263,800 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $3,686 -3.9% | $242,300 |
| 2023 | $3,836 +1.2% | $242,300 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $3,792 +3.8% | $197,300 |
| 2021 | $3,652 +1.4% | $197,300 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $3,602 +4.1% | $179,900 |
| 2019 | $3,460 +0.3% | $179,900 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $3,448 | $165,400 |
| 2017 | $3,448 +4.5% | $165,400 +10% |
| 2016 | $3,300 | $150,400 |
| 2015 | $3,300 +5% | $150,400 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $3,142 | $143,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $143,900 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,700 -0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $145,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $145,100 +1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $142,800 +4.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $136,200 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $128,150 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $120,140 |
| 2001 | -- | $120,140 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50023
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Heritage ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Southview Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Ankeny High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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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