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1444 SW Twin Gates Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021

2beds
2baths
834sqft
$205,000
$246price/sqft
$1,494/moest. monthly cost
$59,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

A covered front porch welcomes you to this well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded townhome in southwest Ankeny! The functional, open floor plan features an eat-in kitchen and living room designed for comfortable everyday living. The generous-sized primary suite, with a sliding door to the covered deck, overlooks a beautiful tree-lined setting that provides a wonderful sense of privacy. A full bath and sunlit walk-in closet round out the main level. With over 500 sq. ft. of finished space, the lower level adds a spacious second bedroom with two closets, another full bath, and a large family room with plenty of flexibility for multiple uses. The family room also features a sliding door leading to the home’s third outdoor space—a walkout area perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Unfinished lower-level space provides abundant storage, easy access to utilities, and a convenient laundry area. A detached one-car garage provides secure parking and additional storage space. The Ankeny Dog Park is also within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors with your pup. With thoughtful updates, flexible living spaces, multiple outdoor spaces, and the added convenience of a detached garage, this townhome truly feels like home.

Getting Around

12
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Heritage ElementaryGrades K-51.3 mi
7/10
Southview Middle SchoolGrades 8-91.7 mi
7/10
Ankeny High SchoolGrades 10-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2004

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Townhouse,Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Eat-in Kitchen,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
  • Finished area below ground: 560

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 834
  • Total interior livable area: 834 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 18100743140838

Features

  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Patio
  • Exterior features: Deck,Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,306 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 28 x 47

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,036$12,432
Home Insurance *$100$1,200
Property Taxes $237$2,844
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,494$17,928
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$51,222/yr
40% on housing$44,820/yr
45% on housing$39,840/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$246This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50021$222
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50021$227
Polk County$213

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-23Listed for sale$205,000
2022-01-31Sold$162,000
2022-01-04Pending sale$160,000
2021-12-30Listed for sale$160,000
2021-12-03Pending sale$160,000
2021-12-01Listed for sale$160,000
2018-08-03Sold$146,000
2017-07-12Sold$140,000
2015-08-26Sold$129,000
2007-08-13Sold$128,000
2006-04-18Sold$132,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentScott Kirstein
BrokerageWeichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency

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