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

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    $239,000

    $11K PRICE DROP
    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 980 Sq Ft

    415 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    Move-in-ready comfort and standout convenience—this centrally located ranch-style home puts you minutes from S. Duff businesses and dining and close to the Main Street District. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath property offers fresh updates and flexible living space, including LVP flooring, new countertops, refreshed cabinetry, and fresh interior paint. Enjoy a large lot with a private patio, plus a

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    Kevin Holmes

    Weichert, Miller & Clark

    415 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    736 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    736 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 15,681 Sq Ft
    • $194,444 per Acre

    806 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    806 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    733 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    733 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    737 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    737 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    804 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    804 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    801 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    801 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    732 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    732 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $233,333 per Acre

    731 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    731 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 14,810 Sq Ft
    • $205,882 per Acre

    805 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    805 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 17,424 Sq Ft
    • $175,000 per Acre

    728 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    728 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    802 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    802 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    735 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    735 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    739 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    739 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $75,000

    • Land
    • 13,068 Sq Ft
    • $250,000 per Acre

    803 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Assoc.

    803 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    738 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    738 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 16,552 Sq Ft
    • $184,211 per Acre

    729 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    729 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $160,000

    Open Sun 2:30PM - 3:30PM
    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 955 Sq Ft

    406 Faulkner Ct, Ames, IA 50014

    Conveniently located near Hwy 30 and close to several bus stops with easy access to ISU is this 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Tucked on the main level with a covered patio, you can enjoy outdoor space fully taken care of by the HOA or spend summer days at the pool. This well-maintained home has a new furnace, AC, water heater, garage door and opener, roof and siding all since 2023. The flooring and

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    Sarah Laaser-Webb

    RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

    406 Faulkner Ct, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    734 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    734 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $70,000

    • Land
    • 13,939 Sq Ft
    • $218,750 per Acre

    730 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Come build your dream home in the Oak Park Development located on West Park St and Marion St. 53 proposed lots to chose from, with a location that is unmatched....3 miles or less from work and 3 minutes from all the great amenities of Boone IA. Such as McHose park, Rail Explorers, Ledges State Park, Seven Oaks Ski Hill, and many more. All builders are welcome, so call to get more information

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    Nate Nerem

    Nerem & Associates

    730 Red Oak Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $92,000

    • Land
    • 10,798 Sq Ft
    • $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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    $125,000

    • Land
    • 8,712 Sq Ft
    • $625,000 per Acre

    4722 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    Caliber Homes presents this executive walk out 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

    Nathan Herbers Friedrich Realty

    4722 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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    $95,000

    • Land
    • 32,234 Sq Ft
    • $128,378 per Acre

    50283 Prairie Point Ct, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    50283 Prairie Point Ct, Ames, IA 50014
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    $247,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 894 Sq Ft

    231 20th St, Ames, IA 50010

    Charming ranch home located directly across from Meeker Elementary and close to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 894 sq. ft. on the main level plus an additional 606 finished sq. ft. in the basement in 2020, including a non-conforming bedroom that could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom with the addition of a closet. Main-floor laundry adds

    Jessie Borkowski CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    231 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
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    $169,900

    $16K PRICE DROP
    • Land
    • 20,124 Sq Ft
    • $367,749 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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    $85,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 610 Sq Ft

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 503, Ames, IA 50014

    Just right! Enjoy your new lifestyle at Green Hills in this charming one-bedroom and one-bathroom apartment. $2,029 is the Monthly Fee to the Association. This home is located on the 5th floor, and you can't beat that view! This apartment has been recently updated with a new HVAC. Natural light streams through new windows put in, in 2023. Spend your morning sipping coffee in the breakfast nook

    Bailey Sherburne Friedrich Realty

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 503, Ames, IA 50014
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    $105,000

    • Land
    • 27,442 Sq Ft
    • $166,667 per Acre

    50366 Blazing Star St, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    50366 Blazing Star St, Ames, IA 50014
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    $250,000

    • Land
    • 16,944 Sq Ft
    • $642,674 per Acre

    4102 Cochrane Pkwy, Ames, IA 50014

    Bring your own builder. Located in West Ames. Tree lined Walk-out lot with creek. Easy access to Iowa State University, Ames Middle School, shops and bike trails. Foundation has been poured.

    Maggie Anderson Boutique Real Estate

    4102 Cochrane Pkwy, Ames, IA 50014
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    $89,900

    • Land
    • 15,246 Sq Ft
    • $256,857 per Acre

    802 Phoenix Cir, Ames, IA 50014

    Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream home on this exceptional 15,121-square-foot lot, ideally situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac. Nestled alongside Munn Woods and Emma McCarthy Lee Park, this property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, privacy, and charm. Surrounded by mature trees and serene green space, you'll enjoy a tranquil, wooded setting while still being just minutes from

    Tony McFarland Friedrich Realty

    802 Phoenix Cir, Ames, IA 50014
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    $120,000

    • Land
    • 29,185 Sq Ft
    • $179,104 per Acre

    17206 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17206 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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    $95,000

    • Land
    • 27,878 Sq Ft
    • $148,438 per Acre

    50134 Prairie Point Ct, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    50134 Prairie Point Ct, Ames, IA 50014
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    $105,000

    • Land
    • 27,442 Sq Ft
    • $166,667 per Acre

    50382 Blazing Star St, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    50382 Blazing Star St, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $110,000

    • Land
    • 27,442 Sq Ft
    • $174,603 per Acre

    17132 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17132 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $120,000

    • Land
    • 30,927 Sq Ft
    • $169,014 per Acre

    50467 Clover Ct, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    50467 Clover Ct, Ames, IA 50014
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    $255,000

    $20K PRICE DROP
    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,383 Sq Ft

    209 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    Located at Ames, Iowa, 209 S. Kellogg Avenue offers a spacious layout with 4 bedrooms plus a 5th nonconforming bedroom, providing flexible space for guests, an office, or hobbies. The home includes an accessible bathroom and an accessible entrance from the garage. The alley access garage is newly built and paired with a new driveway. There is an additional concrete parking pad that fits two more

    Patty Meese Friedrich Realty

    209 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  • /2

    $100,000

    • Land
    • 29,185 Sq Ft
    • $149,254 per Acre

    17089 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17089 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $105,000

    • Land
    • 27,442 Sq Ft
    • $166,667 per Acre

    17106 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17106 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $120,000

    • Land
    • 29,185 Sq Ft
    • $179,104 per Acre

    17234 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17234 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $100,000

    • Land
    • 27,442 Sq Ft
    • $158,730 per Acre

    17082 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014

    Build Your Dream Home in Prairie Valley - Where Nature Meets Neighborhood. Discover the opportunity to build in Prairie Valley, a premier residential development nestled in northwest Ames and within the highly sought-after Gilbert School District. This spacious lot offers a tranquil, country-like setting while keeping you just minutes from Somerset dining, shopping, and Iowa State University.

    Jason Jennings Friedrich Realty

    17082 Primrose Dr, Ames, IA 50014
  • /2

    $160,000

    • Land
    • 10,890 Sq Ft
    • $640,000 per Acre

    4904 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    Caliber Homes presents this executive cul de sac lot in The Bluffs, Ames's newest residential development. The Bluffs offers serene luxury living in a beautiful tree lined setting 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

    Nathan Herbers Friedrich Realty

    4904 Cartier Ave, Ames, IA 50014

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