$169,900
SOLD SEP 13, 2024

1231 Stafford Ave Ames, IA 50010

1 Bed
1 Bath
543 Sq Ft
6,180 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$313 Per Sq Ft

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • 4-minute walk to Duff Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to your cozy home in the heart of town. This beautifully remodeled 1-bedroom home is ideally located for convenience, just moments from interstate access and the Mary Greeley Medical Center. Featuring a full remodel, this property was taken down to the existing wall studs and brought back to new life. All new insulation and drywall. New plumbing and electrical from the service on. New furnace, AC and water heater. New exterior doors and windows. New kitchen including cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. This space is perfect for those seeking comfort and style. Whether you're a first-time buyer, you're looking to downsize, or you see the investment potential, this home will meet the need offering both charm and practicality in one seamless package.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luke Jensen

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #B62737000 Listed on: 08/08/2024

Co-Listed By

Kyle Thomas

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #S68078000

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Vogt

Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown License #S66685000

Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned UCRM

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 543 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

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 09-02-201-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,118

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 318000008
  • Co List Office Phone: 515-232-6175
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 543.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: None

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: 6180.0
  • Parcel #: 09-02-201-010
  • Zoning: UCRM
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2024
Closed on
Sep 9, 2024
Sold by
Prestige Builders Lc
Bought by
Rowley Evan
Seller's Agent
Luke Jensen
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Vogt
Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$158,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,875
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.34%
Original Mortgage
$173,552
Outstanding Balance
$172,484
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$12,100

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2024
Sold by
Lowman Jon R and Lowman Jill
Bought by
Prestige Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,735
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $170,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $54,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $173,552 VA
Previous Owner $84,735 Construction
Previous Owner $14,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $169,900 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
08/17/2024 08/17/24 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 For Sale $169,900 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
07/20/2024 07/20/24 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $169,900 -- $313 / 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 $1,118 $78,700 $19,400 $59,300
2023 $1,308 $78,700 $19,400 $59,300
2022 $1,292 $77,700 $19,400 $58,300
2021 $1,348 $77,700 $19,400 $58,300
2020 $1,328 $76,600 $19,200 $57,400
2019 $1,328 $76,600 $19,200 $57,400
2018 $1,338 $76,600 $19,200 $57,400
2017 $1,338 $76,600 $19,200 $57,400
2016 $1,196 $67,900 $27,500 $40,400
2015 $1,196 $67,900 $27,500 $40,400
2014 $1,220 $67,900 $27,500 $40,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Luke Jensen

    Friedrich Iowa Realty

  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Kyle Thomas

    Friedrich Iowa Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Michelle Vogt

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 65185

APN: 09-02-201-010

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

1231 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 1231 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010 and is currently priced at $169,900, approximately $312 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1231 Stafford 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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