Fully Renovated 4-Bedroom Home with Spacious Layout & Modern Touches – Just Minutes from Ankeny!
Welcome to this beautifully updated split-level gem in Elkhart—offering small-town charm with unbeatable access to Ankeny (just minutes away) and downtown Des Moines (only 20 minutes out)!
Step inside to discover a freshly renovated interior featuring brand-new flooring throughout, fresh paint, and updated bathrooms that bring a modern feel to every corner. The heart of the home shines with new kitchen appliances—fridge, dishwasher, stove, and microwave—all set beneath large windows that fill the space with natural light.
Downstairs, the completely finished lower level adds incredible flexibility with a spacious second family room, 4th bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, and a large laundry room—perfect for guests, a home office, or just room to spread out.
Outside, enjoy summer evenings on the new back deck, overlooking a generous backyard complete with a children’s playset (included). The detached 2-stall garage now features a new door, opener, and new electrical service, offering great storage and workspace potential.
This move-in-ready home blends thoughtful upgrades with a versatile layout—all nestled in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the city. Don’t miss your chance to make this home yours!
For sale
$300,000
221 NE Trent Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
4beds
1,060sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$295,300 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Completely finished lower levelSpacious second family roomUpdated bathroomsBrand-new flooringFreshly renovated interiorLarge windowsGenerous backyard
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 08:51am
Listed by:
Anthony Simon 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715869
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,060
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure
Lot
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 21100176020000
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elkhart
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,234
- Date on market: 4/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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