Opportunities like this don't come around every day in Ankeny. At 506 NW Nickolas Drive, this estate-owned home is a blank canvas for your vision—priced to sell and offered as is, it's ready for someone with the drive to create something spectacular.
Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, and a finished basement ripe for transformation, this home boasts fantastic bones that are just waiting for your creative touch. The oversized attached 2-car garage offers plenty of room for your gear, while the generous backyard—with its mature trees and inviting patio—provides the perfect setting for outdoor enjoyment.
Priced to sell and with a little TLC, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to build a dream home that honors its well-loved past while forging a brilliant future. Schedule your visit today and start turning this blank canvas into your next masterpiece at 506 NW Nickolas Drive.
Sold for $270,000
$270,000
506 NW Nickolas Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
3beds
1,651sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.28 Acres Lot
$268,400 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$2,021 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,400
$252,000 - $287,000
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Finished basementMature treesSpacious bedroomsGenerous backyardInviting patio
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Listed by:
Tom Miller (515)729-2362,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Kristal Armstrong
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712635
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
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,651
- Total interior livable area: 1,651 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,065
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 85
Details
- Parcel number: 18100553270021
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $270,000+12.5%$164/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #712635 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$145/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712635 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$145/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712635 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,976 -0.1% | $361,400 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $4,982 -2% | $318,300 |
| 2023 | $5,082 +1.1% | $318,300 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $5,026 -1% | $257,400 |
| 2021 | $5,078 +1.4% | $257,400 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $5,010 +5% | $245,500 |
| 2019 | $4,770 +0.3% | $245,500 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $4,756 | $223,600 |
| 2017 | $4,756 +4% | $223,600 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $4,574 | $203,800 |
| 2015 | $4,574 +13% | $203,800 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $4,048 | $181,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $181,800 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $182,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $182,500 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $192,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $192,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $192,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $192,900 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $182,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $182,100 +3.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $175,560 +4.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $167,850 |
| 2001 | -- | $167,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50023
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Northwest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Northview Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Ankeny Centennial High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 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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