Affordable Homes for Sale in Ames, IA under $256,000

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  $235,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,196 Sq Ft

  237 Todd Cir, Ames, IA 50014

  This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,266 sq ft of finished living space in a quiet West Ames cul-de-sac. The fenced backyard is perfect for pets or play and features both an open deck and a charming 3-season porch for year-round enjoyment. With metal siding, you’ll never worry about hail or other problems.Hardwood floors upstairs, large rooms with awning style windows for privacy, a

  Nancy Marion RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

  237 Todd Cir, Ames, IA 50014
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  $245,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,080 Sq Ft

  228 Hilltop Rd, Ames, IA 50014

  Welcome to 228 Hilltop Rd. in Ames, a remodeled ranch home tucked away on a quiet street with brand-new exterior siding and paint. The main level offers 1,080 square feet with three generous bedrooms, a full bathroom, updated kitchen overlooking the large 0.24-acre backyard, and a flexible den space that can serve as a dining room, second living area, or home office. Recent updates include luxury

  Traci Jennings RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

  228 Hilltop Rd, Ames, IA 50014
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  $249,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 869 Sq Ft

  1008 Mesa Verde Place, Ames, IA 50014

  This roomy, versatile split-level home offers room to grow and a location that can't be beat! Featuring 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it's perfect for anyone needing both comfort and flexibility. You'll find two generous living areasa€'ideal for a game room, media space, or additional entertaining. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard that backs to peaceful green space, creating a

  Lloyd Flanders RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

  1008 Mesa Verde Place, Ames, IA 50014
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  $205,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 887 Sq Ft

  221 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

  Snag this rare 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem in a prime Ames location—just a short walk to campus. Freshly painted, low-maintenance, and rental-ready with a Letter of Compliance already in place. Big yard, detached garage, and unbeatable proximity to student demand make this a high-return opportunity. Properties like this near ISU don't last—secure it now.

  Steve Bock RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

  221 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  $219,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,122 Sq Ft

  1104 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010

  Charming Ranch on Oversized Lot with Bonus Attic & 3-Seasons Porch!This inviting 3-bedroom ranch is tucked away in a quiet Ames neighborhood and offers both comfort and character. Enjoy two spacious bedrooms, a cozy 3-seasons porch perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and an adorable attic—ideal for a home office, playroom, or guest retreat.The home sits on an

  Joseph Van Roekel Moeckl Realty LLC

  1104 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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  $230,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,208 Sq Ft

  424 Hilltop Rd, Ames, IA 50014

  This is your chance to own a great Ames property. It would make a great home for students or a family. The apppliances are newer and furnace was replaced in 2023. The bedrooms are nice sized including a third in the banesment. The flooring in the basement has been updated. Large 2-Car garage with work bench. Easily room for 3-4 vehicles in the driveway. The big fenced in backyard has it's own

  Adam Bentz Agency Iowa

  424 Hilltop Rd, Ames, IA 50014
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  $225,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,340 Sq Ft

  3017 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

  Renovated in 2020 and just blocks away from everything Campustown has to offer! This home has been a rental for some time and has a solid rental history. The exterior of the home got a modern facelift in 2020. The large family room provides ample space for entertaining and the awesome wood burning fireplace keeps the whole home warm. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a great 3

  Chris Betts RE/MAX Real Estate Center

  3017 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
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  $229,900

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,072 Sq Ft

  720 10th St, Ames, IA 50010

  Great Central Ames bungalow. Rare 4 car garage, very affordable space for residence and storage. Bring your toys!

  Robert Wheeler Century 21 Signature

  720 10th St, Ames, IA 50010
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  $185,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,657 Sq Ft

  607 6th St, Ames, IA 50010

  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! With unlimited potential, this home is within walking distance to ISU, downtown, grocery stores, restaurants, bus stops and more! Once a duplex, it offers two kitchens, two bathrooms, and three bedrooms. This home could accommodate multigenerational living, offering the perfect blend of togetherness and privacy with separate entrances and living spaces all under the

  Kristen Tibben Friedrich Iowa Realty

  607 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
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  $103,900

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 636 Sq Ft

  2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 703, Ames, IA 50014

  Charming with a view! This beautiful one-bedroom with one-bathroom seventh floor apartment offers a spectacular view of Ames. Fresh paint & carpet, perfect for you to make it your own! The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower and high-rise toilet. Natural light streams through new windows put in, in 2023. Enjoy the granite countertops and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Located steps

  Bailey Sherburne Friedrich Iowa Realty

  2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 703, Ames, IA 50014
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  $144,000

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 876 Sq Ft

  2511 Bristol Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50010

  2511 Bristol Unit #204 has so many amenities you can't pass this up! Check out this well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in the Somerset community. Features include a spacious kitchen, washer and dryer, ample storage, and a private garage. Community amenities: Lawn care and snow removal, clubhouse, swimming pool, and more! It's low-maintenance living with great amenities in a prime

  John Livingston Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

  2511 Bristol Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50010
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  $92,000

  • Land
  • 0.25 Acre
  • $371,117 per Acre

  2242 Ketelsen Dr, Ames, IA 50010

  This custom lot offered by Caliber Homes is located in the desirable Quarry Estates Subdivision. Enjoy lake like living with easy access from your new home in Quarry Estates to the beautiful Ada Hayden Heritage Park. With miles of walking trails and lake activities, there is no shortage of outdoor recreational actives to enjoy. Partnering with Caliber Homes on your custom home includes the

  Nathan Herbers Friedrich Realty

  2242 Ketelsen Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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  $115,000

  • Land

  4620 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014

  Caliber Homes presents this daylight lot in The Bluffs, Ames's newest residential development. The Bluffs offers serene luxury living while being minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and all things ISU. The hidden gem of The Bluffs is the private pond and surrounding trail, providing residents with easy access to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Partnering with Caliber Homes on your custom

  Nathan Herbers Friedrich Realty

  4620 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  $139,900

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 630 Sq Ft

  3408 Harcourt Dr, Ames, IA 50010

  This townhome has 2 bedrooms (with a possible 3rd) and 2 bathrooms across 1,068, square feet of comfortable living space. A workshop room in the lower level has an egress window and can be converted into a 3rd bedroom. All appliances are included. The kitchen has newer cabinets. Enjoy grilling or reading on the back deck. It is steps away from the pool! The HOA offers a tennis court, private

  Angie Shirk-Tewes United Real Estate Professionals

  3408 Harcourt Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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  $219,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,314 Sq Ft

  4714 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014

  Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse that blends comfort, convenience, and opportunity. Tucked in a quiet community, this home offers generous living space, 2 detached garages, and room to add your personal touch.The main level features a functional layout with a bright living area and a kitchen equipped with some stainless steel appliances—ready for use or easily

  Alex Hinrichsen RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

  4714 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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  $218,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 998 Sq Ft

  2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50014

  Welcome to your charming condo in the highly desirable Green Hills 55+ community! This thoughtfully designed completely updated move-in ready residence has an open floor plan with a large living room with abundant natural light, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, and newer cabinets with ample storage. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the bright kitchen, complete with refrigerator,

  Gina McAndrews CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

  2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50014
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  $160,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 672 Sq Ft

  1132 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010

  Freshly remodeled and full of natural light, this Central Ames bungalow is the kind of property that rarely comes to market. With 672 square feet of efficient, beautifully finished space, it's ideal for anyone who values smart design, low-maintenance living, and a location that puts you minutes from campus, downtown, and everything else Ames has to offer.Inside, the home has been

  Traci Jennings RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

  1132 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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  $99,900

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 528 Sq Ft

  121 Cherry Ave, Ames, IA 50010

  Cozy Country-Living with this 1-Bedroom Home with Thoughtful Updates! Step into the charm of country living with this beautifully refreshed 1-bedroom, 1-bath home that blends rustic warmth with solid, dependable updates. Whether you're looking for your first home, a peaceful retreat, or a smart investment, this cozy haven is move-in ready and full of character. You'll appreciate the brand-new

  Amanda Simpson EXP Realty, LLC

  121 Cherry Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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  $190,900

  • Land
  • 0.47 Acre
  • $406,170 per Acre

  491 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  491 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $200,900

  • Land
  • 0.64 Acre
  • $312,442 per Acre

  467 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  467 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $175,900

  • Land
  • 0.60 Acre
  • $293,167 per Acre

  435 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  435 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $175,900

  • Land
  • 0.53 Acre
  • $333,776 per Acre

  427 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  427 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $165,900

  • Land
  • 0.68 Acre
  • $244,690 per Acre

  499 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  499 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $190,900

  • Land
  • 0.47 Acre
  • $406,170 per Acre

  483 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  483 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $190,900

  • Land
  • 0.50 Acre
  • $379,523 per Acre

  475 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  475 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $225,900

  • Land
  • 0.64 Acre
  • $351,322 per Acre

  459 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  459 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $250,900

  • Land
  • 0.99 Acre
  • $252,414 per Acre

  451 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  451 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $185,900

  • Land
  • 0.46 Acre
  • $402,381 per Acre

  419 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  419 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $180,900

  • Land
  • 0.47 Acre
  • $381,646 per Acre

  411 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  411 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $180,900

  • Land
  • 0.55 Acre
  • $328,312 per Acre

  420 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  420 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $195,900

  • Land
  • 0.74 Acre
  • $265,807 per Acre

  436 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  436 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $175,900

  • Land
  • 0.48 Acre
  • $364,938 per Acre

  452 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  452 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $185,900

  • Land
  • 0.66 Acre
  • $280,392 per Acre

  476 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  476 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $250,900

  • Land
  • 1.35 Acres
  • $185,852 per Acre

  484 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  484 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $250,900

  • Land
  • 1.17 Acres
  • $214,261 per Acre

  492 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  492 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $195,900

  • Land
  • 1.51 Acres
  • $129,563 per Acre

  500 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226

  Welcome to Monarch Crossing in Polk City, Iowa—offering premium residential lots in a beautiful small-town setting. Build your dream home on spacious sites with quick access to parks, trails, and Saylorville or Big Creek Lakes. These lots are conveniently located near the future sports complex at Big Creek, adding even more recreation and value to the area. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own

  Shane Torres RE/MAX Concepts

  500 Monarch Hwy, Polk City, IA 50226
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  $227,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,117 Sq Ft

  3422 West St, Ames, IA 50014

  Well taken care of townhome in Ames. Close to campus making this a great investment oportunity. Roof is only 5 years old. HVAC is only 3 years old. Has a fresh paint inside in the last few years. This one is move in ready. Convenient Ames location. Call your trusted real estate pro for a private showing to make it yours.

  Adam Bentz Agency Iowa

  3422 West St, Ames, IA 50014
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  $255,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 1,200 Sq Ft

  2627 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010

  This townhome located in the Somerset subdivision can be utilized as a single family home or an investment property with a current rental letter of compliance until 2027. The main level includes a large eat-in kitchen with newer appliances, maple cabinets and an attached pantry. Enjoy the spacious living room for all your gatherings of family and friends or just to relax at the end of the day.

  Jeff Eagan Friedrich Realty

  2627 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
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  $75,000

  • Land
  • 0.85 Acre
  • $88,018 per Acre

  403 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

  Discover a rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of tranquil, wooded land, right within the City of Ames. This generous 37,117 sq. ft. lot offers the perfect canvas for your custom home, surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty (A small home previously occupied the site and has since been removed) offering a fresh start for your vision. Stop by, walk the lot, and imagine your future

  Tiffany Marcum The American Real Estate Co.

  403 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  $156,800

  • Land
  • 0.26 Acre
  • $603,077 per Acre

  Lot 1 Ansley Ave, Ames, IA 50010

  Welcome to Ansley Ames, an innovative new village-style neighborhood bringing the charm of a European country village to the southern edge of Ames, Iowa, home to Iowa State University. The community is beginning with thirty distinctive single-family homes, featuring semi-customizable award winning Architecture & Interiors. Followed by townhomes, cottages, gathering spaces, and local businesses —

  Ethan Hokel Century 21 Signature

  Lot 1 Ansley Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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