506 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
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OFF MARKET

$275,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft

506 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 28, 2015 for $167,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$276K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$109K (+65%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$276K
October 2026$276K
September 2026$281K
August 2026$281K
July 2026$285K
June 2026$281K
2025
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
406 SE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$277,500
01/15/26
4
1.5
939
622 SE Lawrence Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$240,000
03/23/26
4
2
1,196

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
510 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.01
$277,200
3
2
1,116
Off Market
505 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.02
$258,600
3
1
1,408
Off Market
514 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$303,500
4
2
1,580
Off Market
509 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$245,500
3
2
1,068
Off Market
501 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$287,300
3
2
1,110
Off Market
505 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$243,300
3
1
912
Off Market
513 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$254,500
4
2
1,363
Off Market
417 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$278,200
3
2
1,196
Off Market
501 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$238,800
3
1
995
Off Market
518 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$239,400
3
2
1,040
Off Market
418 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$246,800
2
2
983
Off Market
513 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$247,200
4
2
780
Off Market
421 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$266,100
3
2
969
Off Market
517 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$285,500
3
2.5
1,318
Off Market
413 SE 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$261,100
3
1.5
1,056
Off Market
522 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$243,600
3
1
1,120
Off Market
414 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$266,400
3
2
1,047
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
1,152 sqft
$239/sqft
Garage

About this House

This adorable ranch is full of surprises. This ranch has a large open main level with formal dining space, 3 bedrooms that are very wells sized along with hardwood services under the carpet area. The kitchen has a white finish and grey tones throughout. The lower level is the must see. Large family room, office area, 2 non-conforming bedrooms along with a 3/4 shower. The laundry is large and has a full sink for those muddy clothes. The home features a 2 car detached garage, fenced in yard with a great shed. The home truly has it . HOUSE IS BETTER THAN NEW; UPDATES: NEW SEAMLESS GUTTERS ON GARAGE 2015/NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT EXCEPT BAY WINDOW/NEW WATER HEATER 2011/ NEW FURNACE 2011/NEW AC COILS IN 2010/GREENWOOD CHECKED SEWAGE CLEANOUT TO STREET 1-2015 AND CLEAR AND CLEAN. Walking distance to East Elementary.
506 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for $167,000 on May 28, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $275,500, with a rent estimate of $2,019/month.

Home Details for 506 SE 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8319 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 28, 2015
Source: DMMLS #447392
Sold
$167,000
Mar 28, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$171,900
Price decreased by 2%
Mar 12, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$175,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jan 17, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$178,000
Sep 28, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$154,500

Market trends in Ankeny

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$327K
$483MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$224
$1MoM
Available listings
429
1MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

What Locals Say about Ankeny

At least 329 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Angie D.
    "Lots of stores and shopping! Not too neighborly but there is anything you’d need store wise in this area! "
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  • Deb Mock
    "My neighborhood has terrible access to public transportation, but my commute to downtown Des Moines is 15 minutes"
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  • EMedina
    "Huge sports park, multiple pools, lots of playgrounds, major bike trails, art center, city organized family entertainment "
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  • Cody Wilson
    "People stay for a long time. Quiet street with easy access to amenities. Friendly people. Well maintained yards usually"
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  • Yanexy
    "loads of people walk their dogs, so much that i feel like im behind on walks. it’s nice to see. also ankeny animal and avian clinic is amazing. it’s nice that it’s a 5 minute drive from my house."
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  • Tameraihle
    "Ankeny has great schools. There are many parks. Lots of sports programs not affiliated with schools. "
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  • Anne Hampsmire
    "Dog owners like the safety of the neighborhood. This neighborhood is primarily residential therefore there isn’t a lot of city traffic. And it’s quiet. "
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  • Myleehouse
    "Walking distance to elementary school. Lots of young families. Friendly neighbors. All the modern conveniences of a bigger city close to home. Easy access to the intestate. "
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  • Connie
    "This neighborhood has Lots of sidewalks. Friendly people, parks nearby, and even a sledding hill close for winter fun!"
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  • Charles.harlan75
    "Farmers market, outdoor movies under the stars, large bicycle culture, local breweries/pubs in walking distance"
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  • Kwylie8
    "My neighborhood is beautiful, quiet, fun, friendly and very active. Lots of dogs and people are responsible and use doggie bags. It’s a very unique area houses are all different styles not cookie cutter. It feels safe and the schools are top notch. "
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  • Tlebepe
    "i use my own transportation to move around. otherwise the public transportation is not accessible. it runs once in the morning and then evening back. "
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  • Bigcut868
    "Work and live in same apt complex so commute is awesome. Nw Ankeny is a good place to live, I have no children with me so raising kids here is not something I can say"
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  • Brea K.
    "I Grew up in Ankeny Iowa.. it was a super safe place to live, play and go to school. It was Voted in 2020 Forbes #1 city to move to, work in and raise a family in. "
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  • Jonathan N.
    "this is a great neighborhood. we hold about two block parties a year. all of our kids share toys and power wheels. we all help each other. it is very quiet place. "
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  • Connie C.
    "The school district has exploded and its no longer a small suburb but a large city. The schools have gone down hill in my opinion. Traffic is heavy, rent is high. It’s a well maintained city with lots of activities to do and nice parks and trails nearby. "
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  • Sierra B.
    "Access to highways is great as long as you have a vehicle. I wish there was access to bus transportation "
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  • Enaalicehajicc
    "Dog walkers are very very common as their is a local park within walking distance and sidewalks with calm traffic. "
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  • Rachel O.
    "Very convenient to get onto 235 - about a 20 minute drive to downtown. Traffic is light most mornings. "
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  • Roger S.
    " Short. Less than a mile. Busy during what is developing into a rush hour. Community is growing rapidly and there are some congested areas during certain times. The heaviest being from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m."
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  • Joe B.
    "I love it here. I love the neighborhood and convince of all the stores within walking distance. One thing I've noticed that is really cool is that the street sweeper comes around a few times to clean the streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone is very friendly and it’s nice and quiet. It’s next to everything you need which makes it the best location to live "
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  • Rachel V. F.
    "Very animal friendly, lots of Area to walk & run! Wide open for dogs! I do believe North Ankeny could use a dog park "
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  • Anthony A.
    "for the larger population, it still has a small town feel. people take pride in keeping up their property, and people are genuinely friendly and helpful."
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  • Connie
    "Small community feel. Close to shopping. Friendly neighbors, very welcoming. Have lived here 15 yrs hate to leave anytime soon. "
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  • Holly.merk
    "yes they would live to walk their dogs around there. people are friendly and there are many dogs around."
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  • Debra Garner
    "This neighborhood cares deeply about how the grounds and their homes look. Immaculate neighborhood."
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  • Mario
    "Very clean neighborhoods all throughout the town of ankeny. Everyone is very kind. The school districts here are also a very good with amazing teachers. "
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  • Uneek B.
    "There are families in our neighborhood. There’s a nice park near our home and lots of places to eat not far from the house. "
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  • Maryann912002
    "Ankeny is very safe suburbs. Neighbors are very respectful and excellent raising a family. My husband and i are in 30s and we love ankeny. Low in crime, quiet and it is a very conservative suburbs that has values Christianity "
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  • Taylor
    "great place to raise kids. good schools. a lot of good options for food and entertainment. close distance to malls"
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  • Aberrantowl
    "People walk dogs a lot in our neighborhood they seem welcome everyone has a dog except for us. "
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Frequently asked questions about 506 SE 3rd St

  • What is 506 SE 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 506 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is $275,500.
  • What is the price history for 506 SE 3rd St?
    506 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA last sold for $167,000 in May 2015.
  • Is Ankeny a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ankeny is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ankeny?
    The median sale price in Ankeny is $327K. That is up $483 from the prior month.
  • Does 506 SE 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 506 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 506 SE 3rd St?
    The lot at 506 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,320 sq ft).

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