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#712853, Jamie Sheldahl Silver, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$250,000 List price
501 SW Elm St Ankeny, IA 50023
$2,969
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 partial
1,040 sqft
0.4 acres
$240 / sqft
House
Property details
About 501 SW Elm St
Pride in ownership shines through this ranch home in the desirable uptown Ankeny neighborhood! The front room is spacious and flows into the eat in kitchen filled with quality custom cabinetry and tiled countertops. Three bedrooms plus one and a half bathrooms finishes off the main level. Downstairs, the basement is finished with newer carpet, plenty of storage space, and the possibility of adding a fourth bedroom. In the laundry area, there is an additional shower plus utility sink which could easily be transformed into another bathroom. Outside, fall in love with the extra deep lot giving extra yard space - almost a third of an acre! Two car detached garage + an additional 1 stall detached garage, making for the perfect shop or she shed. So many possibilities await for the new home owner, come envision yourself here!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,040 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.377 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingDetached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #713042
Garage3 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 713042
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 669-3536
- Listing Agent: Tanner Nygren
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,300 | $3,602 |
| 2021 | $197,300 | $3,602 |
| 2020 | $179,900 | $3,602 |
| 2019 | $179,900 | $3,448 |
| 2018 | $165,400 | $3,448 |
| 2017 | $165,400 | $3,306 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Northwest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1202 W 1st St
6
East Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•710 SE 3rd St
9
Heritage Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,545. The most common annual income of people living in Ankeny, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Christian Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
Living in Ankeny, IA
About 501 SW Elm St
This home is located at 501 SW Elm St in Ankeny, IA and zip code 50023. This 1,040 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
Ankeny, IA housing market in February 2025 saw over 6 listings sold above listed price, more than 15 sold at listed price and over 45 sold below. The number of listings in Ankeny, IA decreased by 4.9% between January and February 2025. In February 2025 median list price was $330,218 and the average listing age was 97 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.