Charming ranch home in Ankeny’s Uptown area. Exterior of home has been updated with new housewrap & vinyl siding, new roof, new gutters, front deck, landscaping and great entertaining space in the backyard! Back yard is fully fenced, detached garage newly trimmed out in pine boards creating a “man cave” space or workshop. Hardwood floors in living room and 2 bedrooms, full bath with tub tile surround. Basement partially finished with lots of storage, laundry and workshop. Located in the heart of Ankeny’s Uptown area…walking distance to restaurants, shopping, farmers market, bike trail and up the street from Ankeny Hawk HS and middle school. Newer furnace and AC in 2017.
Great Ankeny ranch under 120k!! Great curb appel in a fantastic location, close to all Ankeny has to offer! Very open floorplan with many recent updates. 2 large bedrooms, large finished basement gives another 500 sqft of living area! Super home!
DMMLS #283448
Jul 3, 2006
Sold
$120,000
$156/sq ft
Jun 2, 2006
Listed
$119,900
$156/sq ft
No showings til 6/9/06. Very clean, well taken care of Ankeny ranch, 2 BR, 1 bath. Enclosed back porch. Great starter home - ready to move in! Shower down & some finish down, lots of storage! Newer tilt-in windows, newer roof. Updates done in 05/06 include: refinished hardwood floors, new roof on garage, painted inside and out, new water heater. Huge back yard with lots of room to expand garage. Old 6'x60' alleyway to be quit claim deeded to buyer. Listing agents have vested interest in property.
Public Records
Jun 16, 2005
Sold
$105,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,820 (+2.8%)
$56,900 + $135,600
$192,500
2025
$2,744 (+2.3%)
$56,900 + $135,600
$192,500
2024
$2,682 (−0.8%)
$51,400 + $125,000
$176,400
2023
$2,704 (−1.5%)
$51,400 + $125,000
$176,400
2022
$2,744 (+0.6%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2021
$2,728 (+1.4%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2020
$2,690 (+5.8%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2019
$2,542 (+0.4%)
$40,100 + $94,000
$134,100
2018
$2,532 (+5.7%)
$40,100 + $94,000
$134,100
2017
$2,396 (−2.6%)
$35,700 + $85,700
$121,400
2016
$2,460 (+17.5%)
$31,600 + $77,400
$109,000
2013
$2,094
$31,300 + $78,300
$109,600
Tax history for 610 SW Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,820 (+2.8%)
$56,900 + $135,600
$192,500
2025
$2,744 (+2.3%)
$56,900 + $135,600
$192,500
2024
$2,682 (−0.8%)
$51,400 + $125,000
$176,400
2023
$2,704 (−1.5%)
$51,400 + $125,000
$176,400
2022
$2,744 (+0.6%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2021
$2,728 (+1.4%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2020
$2,690 (+5.8%)
$42,900 + $99,800
$142,700
2019
$2,542 (+0.4%)
$40,100 + $94,000
$134,100
2018
$2,532 (+5.7%)
$40,100 + $94,000
$134,100
2017
$2,396 (−2.6%)
$35,700 + $85,700
$121,400
2016
$2,460 (+17.5%)
$31,600 + $77,400
$109,000
2013
$2,094
$31,300 + $78,300
$109,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
7,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
18100654000000
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: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.182
Lot Size Acres: 0.182
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X132
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R-2
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,690
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 18100654000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Heritage Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Southview Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ankeny High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
Ankeny, IA • 50023
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$215,000 – $260,000
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