What (almost) $1 million can get you in Ankeny, Iowa

Feeling cramped in your house? This 9,549 square-foot "shop house" in Ankeny has room inside for you *and* your four cars.

The intrigue: A shop house, aka a "shouse," has living and workspace areas.

For $999,000, this 16-acre lot shelters you from the drama of city living. Surround yourself with trees and enjoy your very own pond.

• Pamper yourself in your own hot tub and lounge around in your 3-bed, 3-bath home.
• And you can catch a flight on your plane at the nearby Ankeny airport.
• The exact address is 6681 NE Berwick Dr. in Ankeny.

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