NOT LISTED FOR SALE

117 N Russell Ave Ames, IA 50010

Oak-Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $292,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,994 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2021

Last sale price $230,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,820/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2021

Large character filled house within walking distance from ISU campus, Brookside Park and all of old town amenities. The bright and airy living room greets you with tall ceilings and wood burning fireplace. Spacious kitchen, 1/2 bath and family room round out the main level. There is a laundry hookup in the kitchen (dry walled over currently). The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, full bath and the sleeping porch off the largest room could be a private office. Walk-up attic, Basement has recreation room and 3/4 bath. Large yard backs to alley . Oversized one car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lara Hallgrimsdottir

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #B37682 Listed on: 05/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Meese

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #S61772

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 9,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned VCRM

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Trim
  • Stucco
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,994 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-03-456-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,830

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1247.0
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 784.0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl, Stucco, Aluminum
  • Foundation Details: Tile, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Patio3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 1 Car

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9786.0
  • Parcel #: 09-03-456-040
  • Zoning: VCRM
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Mendeszoon Mark J and Mendeszoon Kristen K
Bought by
117 N Russell Llc
Current Estimated Value
$275,635

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Dieter Joann R
Bought by
Mendeszoon Mark J and Mendeszoon Kristen K
Seller's Agent
Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Patty Meese
Friedrich Iowa Realty
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
117 N Russell Llc -- None Listed On Document
Mendeszoon Mark J $230,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dieter Joann Reeves $35,000
Previous Owner Dieter Joann Reevee $71,198
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $115 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $235,000 -- $118 / 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
2024 $3,830 $269,300 $47,800 $221,500
2023 $4,196 $269,700 $47,800 $221,900
2022 $3,030 $249,400 $47,800 $201,600
2021 $3,164 $191,300 $47,800 $143,500
2020 $3,116 $188,500 $47,100 $141,400
2019 $3,116 $188,500 $47,100 $141,400
2018 $3,110 $186,800 $46,700 $140,100
2017 $3,110 $186,800 $46,700 $140,100
2016 $2,912 $174,100 $42,300 $131,800
2015 $2,912 $174,100 $42,300 $131,800
2014 $2,822 $165,800 $40,300 $125,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 291-1799

    6 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Patty Meese

    Friedrich Iowa Realty

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 57588

APN: 09-03-456-040

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Oak-Riverside

117 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 117 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 since 11 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $275,635, approximately $138 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 117 N Russell Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Meeker Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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