Just a couple of blocks from shops, restaurants, and entertainment in downtown Ankeny. This charming bungalow puts you in the heart of Ankeny. Filled with natural hardwood floors and character, this home offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level. The comfortable living space features a wood burning fireplace and a dedicated dining area. Updated white kitchen includes space for a table and a pantry closet. All kitchen appliances will stay. Outside offers a place to unwind and entertain with 2 separate seating areas, one partially shaded by a covered pergola. The detached 1 1/2 car garage provides additional storage and covered parking while the partially fenced backyard provides room to garden or let pets/kids play while you unwind. Key details include a new concrete driveway, an updated electrical panel, a new roof (2021) and HVAC (2020), and half bath in the basement. Whether you're looking for your first home or want to downsize to one level living, this move-in ready ranch shines with pride of ownership and is ready to welcome you home.
Pending
$249,900
526 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
3beds
1,225sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$247,300 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Natural hardwood floorsUpdated white kitchenPartially fenced backyardDedicated dining areaPantry closetWood burning fireplace
- 5 days |
- 135 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa McDaniel (515)419-7295,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Jim McDaniel 515-554-5704,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746348
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,225
- Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 18100632000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,325
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$247,300
Estimated sales range
$235,000 - $260,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,712/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$204/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+96%$204/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/1/2013 | Sold | $127,500$104/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $127,500+8.5%$104/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #408523 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2011 | Sold | $117,500-5.2%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2011 | Price change | $123,900-3.6%$101/sqft |
Source: Mid-America Group, Realtors #384992 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $128,500+15.2%$105/sqft |
Source: Mid-America Group, Realtors #384992 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2004 | Sold | $111,500+42%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/1998 | Sold | $78,500$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,024 -1.6% | $217,900 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $3,072 -0.3% | $197,700 |
| 2023 | $3,082 +1.2% | $197,700 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $3,046 +1.5% | $157,500 |
| 2021 | $3,000 +1.4% | $157,500 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $2,958 +6.8% | $146,600 |
| 2019 | $2,770 +0.4% | $146,600 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $2,760 | $131,500 |
| 2017 | $2,760 +6.9% | $131,500 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $2,582 | $117,000 |
| 2015 | $2,582 -0.5% | $117,000 -0.5% |
| 2014 | $2,596 | $117,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $117,600 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,700 +2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,800 +2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,500 +1.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,900 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,250 +22% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,140 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,140 |
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Neighborhood: 50023
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Heritage ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Southview Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Ankeny High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.4 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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