This adorable four-bedroom home offers great space and charm, with two bedrooms on the main floor and two more upstairs. A bonus room on the upper level makes a perfect office, homework nook, or playroom, and there's also a convenient half bath upstairs.
The cozy living room, just off the kitchen, features a large picture window and access to a quaint front deck — perfect for enjoying your morning coffee.
The basement includes a laundry area and an open space full of potential for finishing or storage.
But wait — the garage!
A standout feature is the oversized 30' x 24' garage, just a couple of years old. It includes a large automatic door, excellent lighting, and a rear roll-up door for easy access to lawn equipment or recreational gear. Whether you're into woodworking, need extra storage, or want a man cave/she shed, this garage has you covered!
The fully fenced backyard includes a patio area and even a large patch of rhubarb behind the garage.
Located just two blocks from Old Downtown Ankeny, you’re within walking distance to local eateries, ice cream shops, and the bike trail.
Additional highlights:
– Mitigation system is installed
– First American Home Warranty is in place and transferable to the new owner. All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $3K (5/23)
$296,900
401 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA 50023
4beds
1,389sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,100.28 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear roll-up doorFully fenced backyardPatio areaQuaint front deckLarge automatic doorLarge picture windowExcellent lighting
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2025 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Julie Blaker (515)480-4547,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711500
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,389
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 208
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,100.28 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 18100768002000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,503
- Date on market: 2/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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