Updated with care and an eye toward the home’s original character, this established Ankeny bungalow offers improvements that feel natural to the era rather than overly forced or trendy.
Beautifully restored hardwood floors throughout much of the main level. The kitchen was remodeled in 2021 with finishes that feel intentional to the style of the house, followed by a bathroom remodel in 2023 that continues the same cohesive approach. In 2025, the entire home was freshly painted, new lighting was added throughout, and a radon mitigation system was installed, creating a move-in-ready feel while maintaining the home’s original warmth.
The main floor offers two bedrooms, with an additional room upstairs provides a private third bedroom or flexible bonus space. The finished basement features an incredible movie room complete with LED accent lighting and wiring for surround sound, along with an unfinished storage room featuring an epoxied floor for clean, durable storage.
Outside, the yard adds to the home’s charm with two apple trees, a peach tree, and raspberry plants, offering both beauty and seasonal enjoyment. Large 8x21 deck in front plus patio in the back. Garage is fully insulated and heated. Updated windows, and siding replaced in 2014!
With updates completed over time, quality craftsmanship, and improvements that feel true to the age of the home, this bungalow offers a rare combination of character, confidence, and comfort.
Legal: LOT 14 WESTLAWN PLACE PLAT NO 6
733209
$283,000
Sale
Residential
Bungalow
Residential
118 SW Arlan Drive
Ankeny
Polk
IA
50023
3
576
1167
2
1
1
Finished
1167
8890
Detached, Garage, TwoCarGar
2
Ankeny
3978.09
1963
Ankeny
ChainLink,Full
RectangularLot
Deck, FullyFenced, Patio
EatInKitchen
Bungalow
Hardwood
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
ForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
Public
CentralAir
No
WoodSiding
Century 21 Signature, Thomas Payne (515.664.3075)
Listed by : RE/MAX PRECISION, STACIE HOLST (515.720.0825)
Listed by : WEICHERT, REALTORS - THE 515 AGENCY, CHRISTOPHER FOSTER (641.891.8178)
Listed by : RE/MAX CONCEPTS, RODNEY HILLEBO (515.707.3544)
Listed by : RE/MAX PRECISION, SARA HOPKINS (515.710.6030) & RE/MAX PRECISION, KATEY FARRELL (515.330.8398)
Listed by : WEICHERT, REALTORS - THE 515 AGENCY, AMANDA FONTANA (319.329.9739)
Listed by : RE/MAX PRECISION, PAULA SWENSON (515.971.0650)