Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in the heart of Ankeny! The main level offers a comfortable and functional layout featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and eat-in kitchen, along with three bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient half bath. The finished basement expands your living space with a large family room complete with a wet bar—perfect for entertaining—plus a ¾ bath, laundry area, and ample storage. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard ideal for pets, play, or relaxing evenings, along with an oversized 2-car detached garage offering great space for vehicles and hobbies. Located close to shopping, restaurants, parks, and more, this home combines comfort, space, and convenience in a desirable Ankeny location. Don’t miss your opportunity to make it yours!
Upgrades/Updates: Whole house generator 2010 (new circut board & battery 2024), new refrigerator 2025, dishwasher 2018, stove 2018, microwave 2018, washer & dryer 2022, roof 2009, furnace & a/c 2021.
Sold for $277,000
Zestimate®
$277,000
521 NE 6th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
3beds
1,098sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
8,494.2 Square Feet Lot
$277,000 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$1,624 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,000
$263,000 - $291,000
$1,624/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 10:13am
Listed by:
Michelle Polder 515-306-0724,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Katie Bloom
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734524
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,098
- Total interior livable area: 1,098 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,494 sqft
- Dimensions: 72 x 118.1
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 18100424706000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ankeny
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $277,000+0.7%$252/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734524 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734524 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+41.1%$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734524 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2018 | Sold | $194,900$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #553936 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2018 | Pending sale | $194,900$178/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #553936 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $194,900$178/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #553936 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,236 +2% | $261,700 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $4,152 -1.1% | $243,500 |
| 2023 | $4,198 +1.1% | $243,500 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $4,154 +2.6% | $202,500 |
| 2021 | $4,048 +1.3% | $202,500 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $3,998 +14.8% | $186,200 |
| 2019 | $3,482 +8.7% | $186,200 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $3,204 | $154,600 |
| 2017 | $3,204 +8.3% | $154,600 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $2,958 | $136,100 |
| 2015 | $2,958 +1.3% | $136,100 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $2,920 | $134,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $134,600 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $135,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $135,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,000 +2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $140,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $140,400 +12.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $124,500 +4.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $119,560 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50021
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Parkview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Ankeny High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ankeny
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Ankeny
- 50021
- 521 NE 6th St