One of the best values in Ankeny for a 4 Bedroom 2 bath home. Great starter home or investment property. Harwoord floors throughout the upper level. Uptated bathrooms. Spacious 2-car garage. Fenced in backyard. All appliances included. Newer HVAC system- AC 2 years old- Furnace new Spring 2026. Water heater 4 years old. Roof 6 years old. Prime location with easy access to I-35. Award winning Ankeny Schools. Enjoy Ankeny living for a great price. Get your private tour today!
For sale
$255,000
518 NE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
4beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
8,886 Square Feet Lot
$249,900 Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced in backyardNewer hvac systemAll appliances included
- 9 days |
- 1,212 |
- 65 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam Bentz adam@agencyiowa.com,
Agency Iowa
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743253
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,886 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 18100423025000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,903
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$249,900
$237,000 - $262,000
$1,739/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+82.8%$266/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/22/2004 | Sold | $139,500+45.3%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/1997 | Sold | $96,000$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,670 +2.1% | $238,900 +8% |
| 2024 | $3,594 -2% | $221,200 |
| 2023 | $3,668 +1.1% | $221,200 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $3,628 +2.7% | $185,800 |
| 2021 | $3,532 +1.4% | $185,800 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $3,484 +6% | $171,100 |
| 2019 | $3,286 +0.4% | $171,100 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,274 | $154,400 |
| 2017 | $3,274 +7.7% | $154,400 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $3,040 | $136,200 |
| 2015 | $3,040 +0.3% | $136,200 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $3,030 | $135,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $135,800 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $136,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $136,400 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $142,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $142,800 +2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $139,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,200 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $124,900 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,430 +8.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,470 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50021
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Parkview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Ankeny High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Ankeny
- 50021
- 518 NE 3rd St





