Marie Kline

Twenty minutes from Des Moines, and only 1/3 mile off I-80, is the lovely area of Mitchellville, IA. Enjoy the price and tax advantages of small town living but keep easy convenience to the great shopping and entertainment opportunities offered in th

Come tour this lovely, sun-filled ranch style home in beautiful North Brook, a subdivision that set a standard for solid-quality built homes in Ankeny that retain their value. This gem is fully updated and is on par with newer houses. A large, bright living room accommodates entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. The kitchen location uniquely allows cooks to join in conversations without sharing views of pots & pans with guests. Use the kitchen dining area, or what is currently an office as formal dining space. The main bedroom, two additional bedrooms and three bathrooms complete the main level. Downstairs, find a huge additional bedroom, or in-law suite, next to a full bath and an additional family/recreation area. Be wowed by a ton of storage space and delight in having a real room for laundry. Outside is a newer (2018) deck large enough for cooking and entertaining. This home is walking distance to Northeast Elementary School (K -5 with a new TK program starting this year). It is also convenient to I-35 for work or play without being directly off a highway exit and only minutes from all the stores, restaurants, sports complexes and bike trails that Ankeny has to offer. If you golf, ride your golf cart to either the Briarwood or Otter Creek courses. New roof 2018. Beautiful LVT installed in 2020. Tour soon, this could be THE ONE

Perched on a scenic ½-acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River, 3939 River Oaks —locally known as the “South of Grand Lighthouse Home”—offers a joyful blend of nature, comfort + thoughtful modern updates. Built in 1950, the home has been beautifully redesigned to create a private retreat w/ spacious living + unforgettable views. Inside, you’ll find 4BR/4BA: a main-floor primary w/ spa-bath /oversized steam shower, an adtl ensuite in the LL + two charming upstairs BRs w/ unique vaulted ceilings. Expansive windows fill the home w/ light + frame the park-like yard + treetop surroundings. Flex spaces throughout the home easily adapt as a workshop, gym, or home office. At the heart of the property, a true wellness escape: a heated indoor pool, complete w/ adjoining sunroom/breakfast nook. The pool area has been extensively updated, including new plaster, code-compliant drains, a Rheem natural gas heater + vibrant LED pool lighting. Recent mechanical improvements provide peace of mind: a brand-new HVAC system, updated electrical safety improvements w/ added GFCI protection, radon mitigation, reverse osmosis + FloLogic smart water leak protection. A 22kW Generac whole-home generator w/ EMP shield ensures uninterrupted comfort. W/ a fenced yard, security system + location surrounded by historic charm + natural beauty, this one-of-a-kind property feels like a getaway—where daily swims are a happy new addition to your lifestyle … + offered here year-round.

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3 properties

Ankeny

Family Home

$350,000 to $600,000

1,600 ft² to 2,300 ft²

Properties for sale by listing agent Marie Kline

$775,000

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