Polk County property record for 518 SE 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,668 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181/00741-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 181/00741-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,448 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 SE 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ANKENY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50021-3212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 TRIPLETT VILLAGE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRIPLETT VILLAGE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CROCKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10211 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 SE 3RD ST, ANKENY, IA 50021-3212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00024508 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11268 / 596 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200600024507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ankeny City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Ankeny Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,800 (+9.16%) Land $60,700 Building $174,100 | $234,800 (+9.16%) Land $60,700 Building $174,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,668.00 (+5.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,100 Land $54,800 Building $160,300 | $215,100 Land $54,800 Building $160,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ANKENY serves 76,207 people · EPA ID IA7709053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 462 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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