This adorable ranch is full of surprises. This ranch has a large open main level with formal dining space, 3 bedrooms that are very wells sized along with hardwood services under the carpet area. The kitchen has a white finish and grey tones throughout. The lower level is the must see. Large family room, office area, 2 non-conforming bedrooms along with a 3/4 shower. The laundry is large and has a full sink for those muddy clothes. The home features a 2 car detached garage, fenced in yard with a great shed. The home truly has it . HOUSE IS BETTER THAN NEW; UPDATES: NEW SEAMLESS GUTTERS ON GARAGE 2015/NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT EXCEPT BAY WINDOW/ NEW WATER HEATER 2011/ NEW FURNACE 2011/NEW AC COILS IN 2010/GREENWOOD CHECKED SEWAGE CLEANOUT TO STREET 1-2015 AND CLEAR AND CLEAN. Walking distance to East Elementary.
Day sleeper, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday can show anytime but call first. All other days prefers showings after 6 P. M. just call (can be flexible). Reserved buyer is A. J. Martin. This home is exceptionally clean and well kept! All newer mechanicals, carpeting, and roof, big deck and shed, plantings, close to school, established neighborhood, professional paint inside and out, big 3/4 bath down. Appliances included!
Public Records
Apr 21, 2005
Sold
$143,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,950 (+2.2%)
$59,800 + $196,600
$256,400
2025
$3,864 (+2.2%)
$59,800 + $192,900
$252,700
2024
$3,782 (+2.4%)
$54,000 + $178,300
$232,300
2023
$3,694 (+1.1%)
$54,000 + $178,300
$232,300
2022
$3,654 (+0.8%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2021
$3,624 (+1.4%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2020
$3,574 (+4.7%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2019
$3,414 (+0.4%)
$42,100 + $133,200
$175,300
2018
$3,402 (+5.8%)
$42,100 + $133,200
$175,300
2017
$3,214
$37,500 + $122,600
$160,100
2016
$3,216 (+5.4%)
$33,200 + $110,100
$143,300
2013
$3,050
$31,900 + $108,700
$140,600
Tax history for 506 SE 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,950 (+2.2%)
$59,800 + $196,600
$256,400
2025
$3,864 (+2.2%)
$59,800 + $192,900
$252,700
2024
$3,782 (+2.4%)
$54,000 + $178,300
$232,300
2023
$3,694 (+1.1%)
$54,000 + $178,300
$232,300
2022
$3,654 (+0.8%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2021
$3,624 (+1.4%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2020
$3,574 (+4.7%)
$45,000 + $142,100
$187,100
2019
$3,414 (+0.4%)
$42,100 + $133,200
$175,300
2018
$3,402 (+5.8%)
$42,100 + $133,200
$175,300
2017
$3,214
$37,500 + $122,600
$160,100
2016
$3,216 (+5.4%)
$33,200 + $110,100
$143,300
2013
$3,050
$31,900 + $108,700
$140,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
128 ft.
Lot size
8,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
18100741004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Egress Windows, Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.191
Lot Size Acres: 0.191
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,052
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,146
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,320 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 18100741004000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Parkview Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Ankeny High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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