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

$266,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,283 sqft

605 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Est. Refi. Payment $1,898/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 3, 2016 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$266K
Since last month
$100 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$700 (+0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+72.1%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$267K
September 2026$267K
August 2026$267K
July 2026$271K
June 2026$269K
May 2026$267K
April 2026$267K
March 2026$265K
February 2026$259K
January 2026$257K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
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
0.11
Single-Family Home
$277,500
01/15/26
4
1.5
939
622 SE Lawrence Dr, Ankeny, IA
0.16
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
609 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.01
$265,400
4
2
960
Off Market
601 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.01
$319,600
5
2.5
1,560
Off Market
613 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.02
$261,500
3
2
912
Off Market
521 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$232,900
3
1
1,088
Off Market
606 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$262,000
3
2
970
Off Market
610 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$260,800
3
2
1,061
Off Market
602 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.03
$278,000
3
2
981
Off Market
606 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$260,700
3
2
969
Off Market
614 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$264,000
3
2
970
Off Market
602 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$274,400
Studio
-
1,044
Off Market
610 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$240,700
3
1
1,014
Off Market
617 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$259,600
3
1.5
864
Off Market
517 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$247,300
3
1
1,283
Off Market
522 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$275,100
4
2
969
Off Market
522 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$246,500
3
1
1,120
Off Market
614 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.04
$265,900
3
2
1,040
Off Market
618 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$276,400
4
2
1,153
Off Market
518 SE 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$279,800
3
2
1,224
Off Market
518 N 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$278,700
4
2
930
Off Market
513 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
0.05
$248,000
4
2
780
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 1962
1,283 sqft
$207/sqft
Garage

About this House

Very cute 1.5 story home located one block from East Elementary. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage in a great neighborhood. Main level has hardwood flooring that has been newly refinished, freshly painted rooms and many new vinyl windows. Eat in kitchen includes all appliances. Full unfinished basement and a large fenced in back yard. Check it out today.
605 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,283 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $155,000 on Oct 3, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $266,100, with a rent estimate of $1,982/month.

Home Details for 605 SE 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9801 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 3, 2016
Source: DMMLS #522090
Sold
$155,000
Aug 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$159,900
Jul 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$159,900
Jan 3, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$129,900
Jul 8, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$129,900
Price decreased by 7%

Market trends in Ankeny

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$327K
$19.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$223
$6MoM
Available listings
428
19MoM

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What Locals Say about Ankeny

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  • 87% say there are sidewalks
  • 76% say there's holiday spirit
  • 58% say neighbors are friendly
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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 605 SE 3rd St

  • What is 605 SE 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 605 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is $266,100.
  • What is the price history for 605 SE 3rd St?
    605 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA last sold for $155,000 in October 2016.
  • Is Ankeny a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ankeny is currently a balanced 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 $19.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 605 SE 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 605 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 605 SE 3rd St?
    The lot at 605 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,801 sq ft).

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