Welcome to 525 SW State Street! Don't let the address fool you, this is a quiet frontage road with a private backyard. Minutes to shopping, schools, restaurants, Prairie Trail and an easy commute in any direction make this location ideal. An inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. The main level features comfortable living spaces, while the finished lower level expands the possibilities with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and flexible space perfect for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest space. Outside, enjoy a spacious lot with plenty of room for outdoor activities, entertaining, or simply relaxing. A detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Come see all that 525 SW State Street has to offer and imagine making it your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Laaser-Webb• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Southwest Ankeny, located between SW State Street and Oralabor Road, is a suburban and commuter-friendly Ankeny neighborhood with curving newer subdivisions and a retail-lined corridor. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the SW State Street and SW Prairie Trail Parkway area, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts cluster beside steady traffic. Housing trends contemporary, with tidy streetscapes, sidewalks, and pocket greens that connect to longer paths. Prairie Trail’s trail network and parks shape daily routines with long, flat routes for walking and biking. The District at Prairie Trail adds a town-center feel with local dining and community events. Weekend errands and meetups often orbit the same few blocks, keeping the pace social but orderly.
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Market insights
525 SW State St · $285,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$285,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (14% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Dining area
Finished basement with egress windows
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Fire pit
Chain-link fencing
Home design
Single-story home
Resale property
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Poured foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Below-grade finished area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 525 SW State Street! Don't let the address fool you, this is a quiet frontage road with a private backyard. Minutes to shopping, schools, restaurants, Prairie Trail and an easy commute in any direction make this location ideal. An inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. The main level features comfortable living spaces, while the finished lower level expands the possibilities with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and flexible space perfect for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest space. Well maintained with a new roof in 2021 and newer appliances. Outside, enjoy a spacious lot with plenty of room for outdoor activities, entertaining, or simply relaxing. A detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Come see all that 525 SW State Street has to offer and imagine making it your own!
DMMLS #750200
Sep 29, 2026
Listed
$285,000
$272/sq ft
DMMLS #626668
Jun 30, 2021
Sold
$242,000
$231/sq ft
Apr 20, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2021
Listed
$224,900
$215/sq ft
+20
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has over 1,800 sq feet of total finished living space could be yours! The interior of the home is perfectly situated for a new family to move in! Each bedroom has great closet space, and an awesome kitchen opens up to a dining area able to accommodate a large enough table to seat everyone comfortably. The finished basement features a wonderful family room that includes a bar and wood stove, the third bedroom and full bathroom. Enjoy summer nights with the parklike backyard and oversized deck! The location can’t be beat as the home is located close to shopping, schools and highway access! Don’t miss out- contact your agent today to view this wonderful property!
DMMLS #443859
Jan 16, 2015
Sold
$150,000
$143/sq ft
Oct 9, 2014
Listed
$150,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,740 (+2.1%)
$75,400 + $220,200
$295,600
2024
$4,644 (+0.7%)
$68,300 + $204,100
$272,400
2023
$4,612 (+17.9%)
$68,300 + $204,100
$272,400
2022
$3,912 (+3.5%)
$57,400 + $165,100
$222,500
2021
$3,778 (+1.2%)
$57,400 + $133,300
$190,700
2020
$3,732 (+3.6%)
$57,400 + $133,300
$190,700
2019
$3,604 (+0.2%)
$52,200 + $121,600
$173,800
2018
$3,596 (+3.6%)
$52,200 + $121,600
$173,800
2017
$3,470 (+12.2%)
$47,000 + $113,000
$160,000
2016
$3,092 (+5.3%)
$42,300 + $103,200
$145,500
2013
$2,936
$36,900 + $98,600
$135,500
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
98 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,046
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,046
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
18100812089000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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, 14 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
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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Redfin Estimate for 525 SW State St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $265,000 and $292,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $265K to $292K.