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4842 63rd Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 - (View Listing)


NEW REDUCED PRICE!!!

  • Ceramic Tile in Kitchen/Dining, Baths & Entryways
  • New Carpet Throughout in June 2007
  • New Paint Throughout in June 2007
  • Natural Oak Trim and White 6 Panel Doors
  • Upgraded Lighting, Plumbing & Appliances
  • 15x10 deck and 17x8 patio
  • Backed to Quiet Wooded Greenbelt
  • Located on Private Road/Drive
  • LowAssociation Dues of only $95/month
  • Taxesare$2,188/year
  • Utilities are an average of $150/month

This beautiful townhome is conveniently located close to I35/80, accessible to many city conveniences and is nestled back in a quiet neighborhood on a private drive. It has a wonderful open layout with lots of windows and light. The upper level has a spacious open area with a living room, large kitchen and dining room area with a walk out to the deck. There is also a large master bedroom with a walk in closet a second bedroom and a large full bath. The lower level has a family room with a fireplace and walks out to the patio below the deck and a bedroom with a walk in closet and attached full bath. The laundry is located on the lower level. The home has been newly painted throughout and has new carpet throughout in June 2007. There is ceramic tile in the kitchen and dining areas, bathrooms and entryways. The townhome backs up to a greenbelt with woods beginning at the property line. The 7+ acre wooded area belongs to the Parks & Recreation District and will never be built upon. We invite you to come and see this like new home that is ready for you to move in to now!For a private showing at your convenience, please contact Alan Krahenbuhl anytime at 515-556-4403.

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5119 68TH ST, Urbandale, IA 50322 - (View Listing)


1,681 Total Finished Square Feet in Upper Level,

810 Total Finished Square Feet in Lower Level,

Bedrooms: 3 + 1 In Lower Level,

Bathrooms: 2 + 1 In Lower Level,

Family Rooms: 1 Upper Level, 2nd Lower Level,

Dining Room: Dining Area,

Toilet room: 1 In Upper Level,

Laundrys: 2nd Floor and Lower Level,

Fireplace: 1 In Living Room Upper Level,

Foundation: Poured Concrete,

Exterior: Vinyl,

Taxes:-Net$3,100.00.

Very nice and clean house nestled in a wonderful Urbandale neighborhood with Johnston schools-brand new elementary school opening fall/2007,- located a few blocks from the house. Urbandale Ice Arena also located next to the new school. This house brings features that aren't offered in new houses: Hard wood floors, ceramic tiles in kitchen [both floor and wall], both bathrooms, toilet room, and at main entrance. Granite countertop in kitchen. Octagon window next to the front doorway.

Standard features:

Great oak kitchen, oak trim, flat top stove, two bedrooms have large walk in closets. The oversized 2 car garage has extra storage space. Double vanity in master bathroom, vanity and toilet room, The original owner is selling this house. No houses built behind. Space saver microwave. Walking/bicycle path near the house. Court location. Will leave all curtains and appliances.

Lower level features:

Complete 1 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and a granite countertop, living room, laundry, full bathroom, bedroom, pantry, cable TV ready, separate telephone line, smoke detectors, large windows that are able to open, and a walk out with extended patio and walking path to the driveway-perfect for couple or single person. Or turn this 810 square foot finished spot into a daycare, office, etc. The lower level walls, floor and ceiling are completely insulated.

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2919 76th Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50023 - (View Listing)


This is a beautiful 1.5 story home on 1+ wooded acres. Enjoy the beautiful view of the woods and wildlife through the huge, full-wall great room window. There aren't many homes out there with this bonus!This home has a large main floor master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a large bathroom and a walk-in closet. There is also laundry on the main floor, along with a formal dining room, powder room and gorgeous vaulted great room with large window and two-sided fireplace that goes through to the kitchen. The kitchen has an incredible amount of cabinet space with 42" tall cabinets and a large pantry cabinet in the adjoining laundry room. There is room for a large kitchen table, and sliders to the deck and patio. The kitchen, laundry room, powder room and entryway have Pergo floors. The remainder of the home has neutral carpet.The upstairs has 3 large bedrooms, a full bath and a large storage area. The basement has a very large shop area, along with 850+ sf of finish (for a total of over 3400sf finished for the home) and a room stubbed for a 4th bathroom. This large area could be divided into a large family room and a 5th bedroom, but is now used as a large family room/playroom.This home is extra energy efficient with Icynene foam insulation. Budget billing for gas/electric for this large home is currently $170/month while keeping it warm in the winter and very cool in the summer. This home is located in a quiet, executive neighborhood on a cul-de-sac street in the Ankeny school district. Homes in this neighborhood range in the $350K to $800K range. This is a motivated seller. Please call or email with any questions or for a showing! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE SLIDESHOW PHOTOS!

The sign is not out, but it really is still for sale. Don't be scared away if you drive by, and there is no sign!

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2518 35th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 - (View Listing)


You'll fall in love with this 4 BR, 2.5 BA home withfinishedlower level in desirable Diamond Hillsneighborhood.Just 1 blk from Sawgrass Park, featuring a lake, fishing dock, walking/biking trails, picnic shelter, and playground.Walking distance toCrockerelementary.Tosee more pictures: http://bit.ly/Tq4x7

Interior features:Open first floor plan forentertainingfamily and friends.Tile fireplace, eat-in kitchen, breakfast bar, and 1/2 bath off entry. Huge master suite withprivate full bath and walk-in closet. Convenient 2nd floor laundry. Finishedlower levelis a must-see with wood laminate flooring,featuring a large family/media room andspacious home office or 4th bedroom enclosed by French doors.Home is wired for media entertainment: Cat5, coax, and LL surround sound.Custom fit window treatmentsthroughout.Appliances included: smooth top self-cleaning stove/oven, microwave and water softener.

Exterior features:

  • Large 12x14 custom shed with matching siding. Concrete foundation, epoxy floor.
  • Fenced yard with two gates
  • Cherry-stained deck with stairs towalking path to patio
  • 14x7 patio perfect for table and chairs, potted plants, or dog kennel
  • Professionally designed landscape, withperennial flowers and bushes
  • Third car driveway slab
  • Garage has epoxy floor, painted ceiling and walls

Home is in excellent move-incondition, original owners. Great neighbors. We will be sad to leave them. Just minutesfrom 1-35 or 1-80.Tosee more pictures: http://bit.ly/Tq4x7.To see this home,call Gina at 515.720.1815

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2917 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 - (View Listing)


Contemporary ranch-style home with finished basement &loft. Great Location! Situated on corner (0.492 acre) lot w/ mature trees & bushes. Large cedar bi-level deck on back. Home has steel siding & updated windows & exterior doors-all maintenance-free.

Two-car garage has built-in storage & work bench. John Deere LT166 riding mower included. Garage entry brings you in a short hallway flanked by laundry room & half-bath w/ storage & utility closet.

Large kitchen w/ ample cabinet & counter space. All appliances included & Beam central-vac was updated (collection canister, hose & power head) in 2008. Home extensively trimmed with real oak!

DR currently hosts a lg dinette set & bar stools at counter. Rm still lg enough for buffet or other furniture. Sliding patio doors lead to upper deck level making it an easy trek from kitchen to grill to DR table to eat.

LR, DR & loft have vaulted cedar ceilings. Spacious LR has a beautiful large stone (gas) fireplace! Second set of sliding patio doors lead to lg lower deck area stepping down into back yard. LR has a wrought iron spiral stair leading to loft. Lofted, cedar-railed walkway overlooks the LR below & makes for easy access to the windows that adorn the upper-most area of this space.

Currently the loft is an unutilized room, but has been a 4th bedroom, gaming room, & a den/office space. It is edged w/ 2 lg completely shelved closets & entry to another finished very lg storage & closet space. Loft also has 2 sky lights!

Hallway on main level is flanked by full bath, linen closet & 3 bdrms. Bath was redone in 2005. The tub/shower surround unit is a spacious 5' version & very comfortable for soaking or showering. Ample storage and counter space (Lg enough to accommodate double sinks if needed). Large mirrors surround the counter area.

Bdrm #1 has oak bi-fold closet doors & lg closet. The 13" window sill area adds to the space of the room. Trade-off here is smaller floor plan w/ larger closet.

Bdrm #2 currently being used as a computer room w/ Mediacom modem hook-up. Rm has been updated with berber carpet. Also has oak bi-fold closet doors & 13" window sill adds space & light to the room. Trade-off is larger floor plan, but smaller closet.

Spacious master suite has lg triple window view of evergreen rowed lot line & 2 gardens in back. Master bdrm has 2 closets & spacious floor plan allowing for many different furniture arrangements. Master bath has wonderful Lg mirrored counter space. Toilet out of sight in recessed area. 5.5' jetted tub in (removable) curtained area allows for luxurious seclusion. Has hand-held/mounted shower head & tub area in surround by tile. Also has more than ample storage space.

Finished basement is a MUST SEE! It is lg enough for a pool table or wonderful party space AS IS! Main room hosts a full bar along back wall w/ mounted mirror, bar sink, frig, & beautiful cabinetry. Room also has a bricked nook w/ wood-burning stove. A finished under stairs closet adds more storage space. Beautiful oak wainscot w/ chair rail surrounds the room. Floors are a textured berber & vinyl surrounds the bar area.

Other room is a den/office. Floor is covered in a new short-shag carpet. Beautiful oak wainscot w/ chair rail also surrounds this room. Desk & credenza included in the sale. It is a wonderful open lay out.

Downstairs also has its own three-quarter bath. It was updated a few years ago when the walls were textured and new shower surround unit was installed.

Call Anytime and Watch for Open House signs in September. Available for showing by appointment ANYTIME - call Peggy at 515-238-5562.

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3236 Elmwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312 - (View Listing)


Gorgeously updated 1920s home set up high on a 1/3 acre oak tree-filled lot, on a quiet, highly-desirable street, South of Grand Ave. Beautiful woodwork and original details throughout home, including glass doorknobs, French pane windows, refinished oak floors and an original tray-ceiling in the dining room that was featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.Three large bedrooms and two bathrooms have been recently renovated. Bright, updated kitchen with custom maple cabinets and newer Maytag appliances. Fully-finished basement with recessed lighting and newer HE washer/dryer. Over 2200 finished sq. ft.,including large, finished bonus room above garage - great as an office or studio. Beautiful backyard with large cedar deck and landscaping, including flagstone walkways. UPDATESExterior:- Garage:Finished 200 sq ft upstairs room, including insulation, windows, skylights, lighting and heating (2006)Insulated and dry-walled inside of garage (2006)New garage door and opener (2009)Painted exterior of garage (2009)- Painted exterior of home (2005)- Built new shed (including lights and electrical outlets) (2008)- Landscaping:Installed limestone steps and retaining wall from backyard to front yard (2008)Planted flowering perennials and hostas in front and backyards, two apple trees, maple and oak trees, raspberry bush and rhubarb plants (2006-2009)- Installed lighting on deck (2006)Interior:- Finished basement, including full-bath (2005)- Remodeled upper bathroom (2005)- Installed wood-burning stove (2008)- Refinished hardwood floors (2005)- Installed new high-efficiency Lennox furnace (2005)- Installed new HE washer and dryer (2005)- Added insulation in attic (2006)- Installed hot water-recirculator (2010)- Painted interior of home (2005)... (Read More)