Welcome to this move-in ready single-family home on the south side of Ankeny! Nestled on a quiet street with mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this well-maintained property offers 1,680 sq ft of finished living space on a spacious 8,668 sq ft lot. Inside you’ll find 3 bedrooms, 1.5 updated bathrooms, and a finished basement featuring a non-conforming bedroom (with closet)—perfect for guests, a home office, or rec space. The kitchen boasts granite countertops and updated appliances, while the living room is filled with natural light from the large picture window. Additional updates include brand-new carpet in the basement, central air, and modern finishes throughout. Enjoy the outdoors with a fenced-in backyard, complete with deck, patio, fire pit area, and storage shed. A heated 24x24 2-car detached garage adds both convenience and function. This home combines comfort, updates, and location—just minutes from schools, shopping, and parks.
Sold for $259,900
$259,900
817 SE Cortina Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
8,668 Square Feet Lot
$259,800 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$1,848 Estimated rent
Home value
$259,800
$247,000 - $275,000
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Finished basementUpdated bathroomsMature treesGranite countertopsFenced-in backyardBeautiful landscapingFire pit area
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Listed by:
Danielle Seifert (515)208-4220,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Joan Axtell
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727125
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: 1
- 3/4 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
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 516
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,668 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 78 x 111
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 18100554233074
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,282
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $259,900$232/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #727125 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$232/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727125 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900-5.5%$232/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727125 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+54.5%$246/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2015 | Sold | $178,000+0.1%$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $177,900$159/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,774 -0.9% | $262,600 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $3,808 -0.8% | $240,800 |
| 2023 | $3,840 +1.1% | $240,800 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $3,798 +1% | $194,100 |
| 2021 | $3,760 +1.3% | $194,100 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $3,710 +4.7% | $181,600 |
| 2019 | $3,544 +0.3% | $181,600 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,534 | $165,900 |
| 2017 | $3,534 +6.2% | $165,900 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $3,328 | $148,300 |
| 2015 | $3,328 +8.7% | $148,300 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $3,062 | $137,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $137,100 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $137,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,500 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,400 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $140,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $140,600 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $134,600 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,300 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $118,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $118,790 |
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Neighborhood: 50021
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Southeast Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Southview Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Ankeny High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.7 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
- 817 SE Cortina Dr
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