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

609 SE 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50021

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 960 sqft

$268,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026

$268,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
960 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1963
Living Area
960 sqft
Price/Sqft
$280
Parking
Garage

About this House

You don't want to miss this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the heart of Ankeny! This house is very spacious. Some updates include flooring and newer windows. Large newly stained deck and a fenced in yard. You will have plenty of room in the 2 1/2 car garage for your cars and toys. There are also 2 extra sheds. The kids can walk to school because it's about 4 houses away! Such a convenient location, close to everything!
609 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $179,900 on Feb 28, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $268,400, with a rent estimate of $2,003/month.

Home Details for 609 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

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9496 sqft

Price History for 609 SE 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
02/28/2018$179,900Sold
DMMLS #547862
01/22/2018$179,900PendingAgent Provided
11/09/2017$179,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
09/29/2017$179,900PendingAgent Provided
09/26/2017$179,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/20/2017$184,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/14/2017$189,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/09/2004$124,500Sold
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Market trends in Ankeny

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$308K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$213
$2MoM
Available listings
439
25MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,742
Assessment$245,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 609 SE 3rd St

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

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Ankeny

At least 328 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

  • 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 609 SE 3rd St

  • What is 609 SE 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 609 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is $268,400.
  • What is the price history for 609 SE 3rd St?
    609 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA last sold for $179,900 in February 2018.
  • 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 $308K. That is up $4.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 609 SE 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 609 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 609 SE 3rd St?
    The lot at 609 SE 3rd St in Ankeny, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,496 sq ft).