The Vintage Cooperative of Ankeny is hosting an Open House Coffee on April 30, 2024 @ 9:30am. The Cooperative is located at 1250 SW Magazine Road and SW Westview Drive in Ankeny
Apartment versus Cooperative Share
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For Sale Unit 213
Kitchen and Island
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Description
Birch Suite 213 is for sale. This spacious 1,415 square foot coop home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a den is located on the second floor of the Vintage of Cooperative of Ankeny. The home has a large island in the kitchen and all the amenities you would expect in a kitchen. The home has a dedicated laundry and storage area. The large patio door opens to a six foot by twelve foot terrace. An assigned parking stall is located in the underground heated garage.
Upgrades
This Birch Suite has upgrades you are sure to like. Starting in the Kitchen with Canned Ceiling Lighting and Under the Cabinet Lighting. The White Appliances and Spice Cabinetry with taller Wall Cabinets make for a very bright and cheery setting for food preparation and island dining. The Kitchen Island and the Cabinetry have textured Formica countertops. The Master Bathroom has glass shower doors and tall spice vanity.
What the Members Like
We enjoy the Birch suite because it is a large unit and gives a feeling of spaciousness. The Birch has a large 8′ patio door and extra large windows making it bright and sunny. The spacious laundry room and walk in closet adds wonderful storage space to this unit. Our unit has an open area concept with wonderful room for entertaining and dining.
Asking Price
Share Price plus Appreciation: $177,275 Upgrades $7,274
*Share price is the purchase price. Actual share price will be prorated according to Bylaws; and as of the date of closing [Article 3.10(e)]. Price above is through 12/31/2022.
**Monthly fee includes: use of common area, share of master mortgage, property taxes, reserves, internal/external maintenance, gas heat, water/sewer, satellite television, Internet service and secured heated underground parking for one vehicle.
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