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218 NW Arlan Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

Polk County

Key Facts

4Beds
2Baths
1,500Sq Ft
1969Year Built
0.19Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

Welcome to 218 NW Arlan Dr in Ankeny, where comfort and convenience come together in an established neighborhood close to parks, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Located within the highly regarded Ankeny Community School District, this two-story home offers functional living spaces and thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside to a welcoming living room with plush carpeting that flows into the formal dining room and eat-in kitchen featuring LVP flooring. All kitchen appliances are included, and a nearby powder bath adds convenience for guests. Drapes and curtains throughout the home create a warm inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with LVP flooring and a stylish accent wall. The remaining bedrooms feature plush carpeting. The full bathroom offers tile flooring, a tub with tile surround, and a practical layout with the vanity separated from the tub and toilet area. The partially finished basement expands the living space with durable LVP flooring, making it ideal for a family room, recreation space, or home office. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a wood privacy fence, mature shade tree, open patio, pergola, and bar seating - perfect for entertaining. Attractive landscaping, front shutters, newer windows, a high-efficiency HVAC system installed around 2020, and a two-car attached garage complete this move-in-ready home in one of Ankeny's most desirable communities.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Two Story

Year Built

1969

Living Area

1,500 sq ft

Lot Size

0.19 acres

Lot Dimensions

70X120

Garage Spaces

2

Zoning

R-3

Days on Market

2

MLS® Listing#

743747

Property Features

Interior:
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances:
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
Basement:
Partially Finished
Parking:
Attached, Garage
Patio:
Patio
Fencing:
Wood
Lot Features:
Rectangular Lot
Construction:
Wood Siding
Roof:
Asphalt, Shingle
Security:
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water Source:
Public

HOA & Tax

HOA:
None
Annual Tax:
$4,594
Parcel #:
18100392120000

Directions

From I-35 N, Take exit 92 toward 1st Street/High Trestle Trail onto IA-931 W (E 1st St). Continue on E 1st St. Turn right onto NW State St. Turn left onto NW 2nd St. Turn right onto NW Arlan Dr.

Affordability Calculator

$58,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,544/mo

Principal $232,000 · Est. interest $323,661 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Ankeny, IA

$357,255
Median Listing Price
63
Median Days on Market
1,514
Median Sq Ft
$231
Median Price / Sq Ft
483
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 19% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 16% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Ankeny, IA.

Location

  • 218 NW Arlan Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

Nearby Schools

  • Northwest Elementary

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Prairie Ridge Middle School

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Ankeny Schools

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Bright Beginning

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Terrace Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Parkview Middle School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Ankeny Community School District

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Ankeny Centennial High School

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

  • Northview Middle School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Primrose Schools

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Apple Tree Children's Center

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Cadence Academy Preschool

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Ankeny High School

    Secondary · 1.4 mi away

  • Ashland Ridge Elementary

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Prairie Trail Elementary

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • East Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Heritage Elementary Pto

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Northeast Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Southeast Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.0 mi away

  • Rock Creek Elementary

    Elementary · 2.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Concepts - (515) 401-8398

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