$258,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

1303 Stafford Ave Ames, IA 50010

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
6,390 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Tile Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Duff Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this charming 3 bed, 2 bath home in a fantastic location in downtown Ames. Step into the kitchen with sleek finishes, and enjoy the original hardwood floors and updated main floor bathroom that give the home a bright, clean feel. Upstairs, the finished attic has been transformed into a spacious primary suite, offering privacy and comfort with a large bathroom complete with heated floors. A detached garage sits out back, and the home's location makes getting to downtown Ames or the interstate quick and easy. Whether you're looking for a solid starter home, a rental property, or an Airbnb opportunity, this one is worth a look.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Betts

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 06/30/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Marshall

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,390 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Home Design

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0535455060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,212

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 187.50
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 189.71
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 984
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1360
  • Total Sq Ft: 1360

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1467
  • Lot S F: 6390
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0535455060
  • Zoning: RL

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: 3212.00
  • Net Taxes: 3212.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2022
Sold by
Paul Birck Darrell and Rosato Amy
Bought by
Krabbenft Garland and Krabbenft Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$148,061
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,986

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2016
Closed on
May 6, 2016
Sold by
Heaberlin Alex J and Heaberlin Amy
Bought by
Birck Darrell Paul and Birck Amy Rosato
Seller's Agent
Nathan Heaberlin
United Real Estate Pro.
Buyer's Agent
Steve Bock
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$178,500
Sold Price
$178,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2008
Sold by
Dorman Todd and Dorman Katherine D
Bought by
Heaberlin Alex J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $199,875 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $178,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $112,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $97,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,658 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $258,000 +1.2% $190 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $255,000 +42.9% $188 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $178,500 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $178,500 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association 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 $3,212 $226,200 $38,200 $188,000
2023 $2,572 $226,200 $38,200 $188,000
2022 $2,392 $152,900 $38,200 $114,700
2021 $2,498 $152,900 $38,200 $114,700
2020 $2,458 $150,600 $37,700 $112,900
2019 $2,458 $150,600 $37,700 $112,900
2018 $2,478 $150,600 $37,700 $112,900
2017 $2,478 $150,600 $37,700 $112,900
2016 $2,524 $152,000 $32,000 $120,000
2015 $2,524 $152,000 $32,000 $120,000
2014 $2,394 $142,000 $29,800 $112,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 721280

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-35-455-060