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

509 SE 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50021

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 960 sqft

$230,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 8, 2026

$230,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 8, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft

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Description

Rare find in Ankeny! Split level home on a beautiful, tree lined street! 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom that features an attached garage, eat in kitchen, finished basement with a fireplace and a walkout to a 3-season porch! You will love the backyard space with a firepit area and plenty of space for the kids or pets to run! Newer ac unit, some new windows on the 3-season porch. Close to everything that Ankeny has to offer!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 24, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 509 SE 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 960 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/Split

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 396 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Split Level
Building
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 18100741022000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $225,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 27 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ankeny
School Information
Elementary School District: AnkenyJr High / Middle School District: AnkenyHigh School District: Ankeny

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 960 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10497.96 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 717954Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 419-1620Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-18100741022000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Susie Sheldahl, (515) 419-1620
Realty One Group Impact
Bought with: Nicole Leusink, (515) 509-1920, Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#717954

Price History for 509 SE 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
06/24/2025$230,000Sold
DMMLS #717954
05/27/2025$225,000PendingDMMLS #717954
05/13/2025$225,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #717954
09/24/2019$175,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/24/2019$175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/23/2019$171,000Sold
DMMLS #588672
08/26/2019$175,000PendingAgent Provided
08/16/2019$175,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/06/2019$178,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/18/2013$133,500Sold
DMMLS #404764
10/18/2012$134,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/18/2012$136,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/01/2012$139,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/21/2012$136,900Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,920
Assessment$245,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 509 SE 3rd St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
705 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
0.16
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$256,500
08/01/25
2
1
884
318 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$261,000
09/09/25
3
1
1,076
223 SE East Lawn Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$223,000
04/21/26
2
1
1,284
306 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$236,500
03/20/26
3
1.5
1,008
422 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$280,000
08/27/25
3
2
912
605 SE Sherman Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/04/26
3
1
1,110
510 SE 5th St, Ankeny, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$249,900
05/30/25
3
1.5
904
514 SE Sharon Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$257,500
12/18/25
3
1
1,392

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What Locals Say about Ankeny

At least 327 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

  • 80 % 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

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % 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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509 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is not currently available for sale. 509 SE 3rd St was last sold on Jun 24, 2025 for $230,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $225,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 509 SE 3rd St is $230,800.