Rare opportunity to own an updated 5-bedroom farmhouse on nearly an acre just south of Waukee for under $400,000! Set on a spacious, .88 acre lot connected city sewer, this property offers the perfect blend of space, updates, and convenience.
Inside, you'll find a remodeled interior featuring a charming kitchen, convenient first-floor laundry, main floor bathroom, pre-engineered wood flooring throughout the main level, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The newer deck overlooks the expansive yard, offering plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or play.
One of the standout features of this property is the incredible 28x66 garage/shop. Large enough for 3+ vehicles, it includes a heated and cooled bay with a concrete floor-perfect for a workshop, hobby space, storage, home business, or ultimate 'man cave.'
Located near Sugar Creek Elementary and just minutes from the interstate, this property offers the feel of country living with quick access to Waukee and the Des Moines metro. A rare combination of acreage, updates, and shop space at an exceptional value!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/9)
$379,900
31168 Ashworth Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
5beds
1,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
0.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main floor bathroomConvenient first-floor laundryCharming kitchenRemodeled interior
- 103 days
- 450
- 15
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Gilligan (515)975-4595,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741034
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1608100023
- Zoning: r
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waukee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,910
- Annual tax amount: $3,304
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 103 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $379,900-2.6%$259/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900+60.8%$266/sqft |
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| 1/11/2019 | Sold | $242,500-3%$165/sqft |
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| 12/6/2018 | Pending sale | $249,900$170/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #572078 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,900+35.1%$170/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #572078 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2016 | Sold | $185,000+23.3%$126/sqft |
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| 2/15/2007 | Sold | $150,000$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,304 +1.8% | $294,910 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $3,244 +2.1% | $271,610 |
| 2023 | $3,176 +10.7% | $271,610 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $2,868 -3.6% | $231,220 +10% |
| 2021 | $2,974 +1.9% | $210,250 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $2,918 +3% | $203,880 |
| 2019 | $2,834 +1.1% | $203,880 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $2,802 | $188,260 |
| 2017 | $2,802 | $188,260 -1.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $190,280 |
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Neighborhood: 50263
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Waukee
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



