$4,500,000
$400K PRICE DROP

13286 NE 56th St Elkhart, IA 50073

Estimated payment $28,493/month

Total Views 11,588
5 Beds
9 Baths
10,666 Sq Ft
$422 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Home Theater
  • North Polk Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wine Cellar
  • 22.86 Acre Lot

About This Home

The largest home in Polk County is for sale.   This 17 room French Country mansion, north of Ankeny on  22+ private wooded acres with security gate, has 14,325 SF, 5 BRs with first floor primary bedroom, 9 baths, 9 fireplaces, two swimming pools (one indoor with water fall, slide & Dectron unit plus 2022 fiberglass outdoor pool with swim table, water feature jets, metal palm trees with lighted coconuts), two hot tubs (inside & outdoor), 73’x 120’ (8,760 SF) heated and air conditioned indoor tennis building that can also store a car collection, 1,708 SF heated attached 4-car garage, theater room w/ 5 theater chairs and 3 TVs; kitchen with 3 dishwashers, 3 sinks, steaming station, Sub-Zero refrig/freezer, refrig drawers, ice-maker, Wolf double oven, warming drawer, walk-in pantry, primary bath has large steam shower w/ double heads, 4 laundry rooms with 4 washers & 4 dryers, great room with cathedral ceiling which has a chandelier light that drops down with a touch of a button for cleaning, apartment with two separate entrances,  two secret book shelf doors, no carpet except theater room, generator, 3 safes, safe room, exercise room, invisible fence, dog shower, water feature with pond, fish aquarium, 5 efficient geothermal furnaces and whole house & garage in-floor radiant heat. Updates include new EcoStar 50 year roof in 2020, interior paint & indoor pool automatic cover in 2022.  Make an appointment to see this fabulous property.

Listing Agent

Rick Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 04/04/2025

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listing Agent

Marcia Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,965

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 22.86 Acre Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Irrigation

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 10,666 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Mud Room
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21000381003001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,965

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Acreage
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 421.90
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, 2nd Flr Laundry, Central Vac, Hardwood Floors, Indoor Pool, Security System, Shades/Shutters, Tile Floors, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 3
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 2
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 5583
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 3659
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Pantry, Study, Theater Room
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 10666
  • Total Sq Ft: 10666

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Invisible Pet Fence, Irrigation, Open Patio, Tennis Court
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Pool: Inground, Heated
  • Roof: Slate
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1708
  • Garage: 4+ Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: GeoThermal
  • Heat: GeoThermal, Radiant

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: North Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 22.8600
  • Lot S F: 995782
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21000381003001
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 49965.00
  • Net Taxes: 49795.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: North Polk

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2021 $51,538 $2,887,200 $298,500 $2,588,700
2020 $51,538 $2,800,000 $275,800 $2,524,200
2019 $54,430 $2,800,000 $275,800 $2,524,200
2018 $59,120 $3,061,200 $247,900 $2,813,300
2017 $59,120 $3,061,200 $247,900 $2,813,300
2016 $58,332 $2,936,700 $228,000 $2,708,700
2015 $57,304 $2,936,700 $228,000 $2,708,700
2014 $58,704 $2,920,400 $208,500 $2,711,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $4,500,000 -8.2% $422 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $4,900,000 -- $459 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $2,250,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $718,500 New Conventional
Closed $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $1,000,000 Unknown
Closed $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,000,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 714925

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 210-00381003000