NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $276,657 - $292,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,438 Sq Ft
$116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2025

Last sale price $272,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,871 / mo

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located near Downtown in the heart of Ames, this historic, charming and move in ready property would make a great primary residence for home buyers, investment property or even your next AirBnB Opportunity! Nestled in the tree lined streets of the Old Town neighborhood, this beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is filled with timeless character and offers over 2400 square feet of finished living space! Inside, you will be greeted with original details, a formal dining area, large windows and an oversized living room with a beautiful brick fireplace. Natural light fills the home, especially in the sunroom, which is a perfect space to enjoy morning coffee or utilize as a home office. Conveniently, 1 of the 5 bedrooms is located on the main floor along with a full bathroom. Once upstairs, you will find the remaining 4 bedrooms, all featuring beautiful hardwood floors as well as the second bathroom. As an unexpected bonus, the walk up attic space is ready for a creative transformation and has endless possibilities for future expansion. The clean and well lit unfinished basement offers even more space - idea for all your storage needs or even a future finish! With it's beautiful features and ideal location close to downtown Ames, this charming home is truly a rare find. All information obtained from public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Seehusen

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 04/22/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Marizela Usher

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,999

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RM

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,438 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0902107040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,999

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 122.64
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 111.57
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2438
  • Total Sq Ft: 2438

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed
  • Foundation: Brick, Tile

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot S F: 6000
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0902107040
  • Zoning: RM

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: 3999.32
  • Net Taxes: 4000.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jamie Seehusen
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Marizela Usher
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$272,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-9.03%
Views
220
Current Estimated Value
$283,414

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,414
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2021
Closed on
Jan 12, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Abby Hausmann-Virgil
Keller Williams- Ankeny Metro
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Laaser-Webb
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$217,500
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$271,000 None Listed On Document
$225,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $272,000 -9.0% $112 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $299,000 +32.9% $123 / Sq Ft
01/13/2022 01/13/22 Sold $225,000 +3.4% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/08/2021 12/08/21 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2021 12/06/21 For Sale $217,500 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,084 $277,500 $30,000 $247,500
2024 $4,000 $281,600 $49,800 $231,800
2023 $3,332 $281,600 $49,800 $231,800
2022 $3,332 $198,100 $49,800 $148,300
2021 $0 $187,400 $0 $0
2020 $0 $183,700 $0 $0
2019 $0 $183,700 $45,900 $137,800
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
2016 $0 $0 $0 $0
2015 $0 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 716442

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-02-107-040

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