About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 8256 NW 26th Street in Ankeny, IA is listed for $595,000 ($205 per sqft). Built in 1988, the home offers 2,907 sqft of living space on a 1.36 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1988
  • 1.36 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
1988

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

1.36 acres in the heart of Ankeny, a rare opportunity to enjoy the space of acreage living without sacrificing the convenience of city amenities. Filled with natural light, the main level features a front living room, formal dining room, a convenient half bath, and a spacious kitchen with abundant storage.

The adjoining eat-in dining area flows into a bright three-season room, perfect for morning coffee or entertaining, while the vaulted den with a cozy fireplace offers a warm gathering space. Step outside to the composite deck overlooking the expansive backyard.

Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet, plus two additional bathrooms, second-floor laundry, and a large bonus room. The open overlook to the den below creates an airy, connected feel.

The finished basement offers a generous family room, ample storage, and a fifth bedroom with an egress window and walk-in closet. The oversized four-car garage includes a convenient partial bath, making it ideal for hobbies, entertaining, or cleaning up after time outdoors.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped vast lot offers mature and fruit trees, a fire pit, storage shed, children's playset, and endless room to relax, entertain, or grow. Ideally located minutes from Saylorville Lake, Prairie Trail, parks, golf, shopping, dining, and I-35, you'll enjoy quick access to boating, hiking, biking, and an easy commute to Des Moines and Ames.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,182/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$430
Interest$2,578
Insurance$174

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

8256 NW 26th Street

Ankeny, IA 50023

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchen

Exterior Features

DeckFirePitPlayStructureStorage

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

VinylSiding

Pool Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 8256 NW 26th Street is listed at $595,000 ($205/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,183 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1988, 1.36 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck, FirePit, PlayStructure.

This property is listed by Sarah Poznanski and can be reached at 5157099529.

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Sarah Poznanski

Agent at Century 21 Signature

(515) 709-9529

Listed by Century 21 Signature · View on Broker Site

MLS# 745810· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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8256 NW 26th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

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