Investor alert! Prime Uptown Ankeny location with excellent flexibility and income potential. This unique two-unit property offers multiple possibilities for investors, owner-occupants, or those looking for additional rental income. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath and is fully furnished, providing an opportunity for a short-term rental, long-term rental, or owner-occupied residence. The second-level studio offers a full kitchen, full bath, and separate access, making it ideal for a long-term tenant, short-term rental, guest suite, or additional living space. Enjoy a highly desirable location within easy reach of restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, entertainment, and bike trails. Whether you choose to live in one unit and rent the other, utilize both as rentals, or make the property your own, the possibilities are endless. Don't miss this opportunity in the heart of Uptown Ankeny!
Pending
$250,000
504 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
3beds
1,396sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,318 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kaitlyn Harvey (515)205-4307,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748899
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,318 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 18100627000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,772
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$179/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000-5.7%$179/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $265,000$190/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733262 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$190/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $274,900-5.2%$197/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$208/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+149.9%$215/sqft |
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| 11/3/2017 | Sold | $120,000+12.3%$86/sqft |
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| 1/6/2008 | Listing removed | $106,900$77/sqft |
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| 11/14/2007 | Listed for sale | $106,900+34.5%$77/sqft |
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| 11/19/1998 | Sold | $79,500$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,672 +2% | $169,700 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $2,620 +1.3% | $153,600 |
| 2023 | $2,586 +1.1% | $153,600 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $2,558 +1.5% | $124,700 |
| 2021 | $2,520 +1.3% | $124,700 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,488 +6.6% | $115,900 |
| 2019 | $2,334 +0.3% | $115,900 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,328 | $103,600 |
| 2017 | $2,328 +5.6% | $103,600 +12.1% |
| 2016 | $2,204 | $92,400 |
| 2015 | $2,204 -0.5% | $92,400 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $2,214 | $92,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,700 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $92,000 +3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $88,900 +2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $87,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $87,100 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,600 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,150 +4.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,890 |
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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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