$242,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,139 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Screened Porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • No HOA
  • Den
  • 4-minute walk to Emma McCarthy Lee Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this lovingly cared-for home, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps from the natural beauty of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and only minutes from Iowa State University. Owned and meticulously maintained by the same homeowners for the past 58 years, this residence is ready to welcome its next chapter.
As you arrive, you'll be greeted by a charming covered front porch, fresh exterior paint, and newer shingles on both the home and garage. The oversized one-plus car garage offers exceptional space—wider and deeper than most—while an adjacent paved area provides additional parking. The expansive backyard is a true highlight, featuring an electrified 8' x 10' storage shed perfect for tools, hobbies, or extra storage. Relax or entertain on the east-facing covered patio, a shaded retreat for enjoying spring, summer, and fall evenings outdoors.
Inside, the main floor offers a welcoming living room with newer carpet, a dining area with durable laminate flooring, a convenient main-level bedroom, and a full bath. The functional kitchen provides ample counter space and cabinetry, ready for your culinary creations.
Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, each with unique closet storage that includes built-in drawer space, along with a handy half bath. The lower level expands your living options with a cozy finished family room complete with a gas fireplace, a den or home office, and a laundry area with an additional shower and hand sink. The dry basement offers both comfort and practicality.
From its prime location near parks, trails, and campus, to its spacious yard and thoughtful updates, this home presents an incredible opportunity for its next owner.

The Sellers are affording the Buyer a $2000 credit to the Buyer at Closing for the replacement of the range in the kitchen (to be applied as a Buyer's Closing Cost Credit).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Livingston

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #B40125 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Griffin

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S72909

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 150
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,139 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-05-228-080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size: 75 x 150
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 672.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 465.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas9: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250.0
  • Parcel #: 09-05-228-080
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Metzger Robert F and Metzger Shirley M
Bought by
Robin L Sassman Living Trust and Sassman
Seller's Agent
Paul Livingston
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Grace Griffin
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$242,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.2%
Views
1662

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.16%
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Outstanding Balance
$193,425
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,648
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $242,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $193,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $242,000 -3.2% $212 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $2,244 $214,400 $56,300 $158,100
2024 $2,190 $173,300 $32,000 $141,300
2023 $1,944 $173,300 $32,000 $141,300
2022 $1,918 $127,800 $32,000 $95,800
2021 $2,006 $127,800 $32,000 $95,800
2020 $1,972 $125,900 $31,500 $94,400
2019 $1,972 $125,900 $31,500 $94,400
2018 $1,988 $125,900 $31,500 $94,400
2017 $1,988 $125,900 $31,500 $94,400
2016 $1,912 $120,600 $41,000 $79,600
2015 $1,912 $120,600 $41,000 $79,600
2014 $1,772 $110,600 $37,600 $73,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68328

APN: 09-05-228-080