$174,900
PENDING

Estimated payment $1,124/month

Total Views 953
2 Beds
1 Bath
708 Sq Ft
$247 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Charming & Well-Cared-For Home in the Heart of Ames Welcome to this cozy, well-maintained home featuring durable vinyl siding, beautiful hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen and bathroom, and a full basement—perfect for extra living space, storage, or future expansion. Located just down the road from Ames High School and Iowa State University, this home is perfectly positioned in the heart of Ames. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Brookside Park, a 97-acre natural retreat offering scenic trails for walking, running, and relaxing in nature. Looking for summer fun? You're just around the corner from the Furman Aquatic Center, home to a 50-meter pool, lazy river, splash playground, and thrilling water slides. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee while watching a doe with her two fawns from the back deck. This home blends comfort, location, and access to some of Ames' best amenities. Don't miss your chance to live near it all!

This home will be allowing showings through Sunday with all offers submitted by 5:00pm Sunday July 27th with a response by 10:00am Monday July 28th. The swing set and trampoline will stay with the property.

Listing Agent

Sara Samms

United Real Estate Profess Listed on: 07/24/2025

United Real Estate Profess

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,892

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,330 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 708 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0534450150

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,892

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 247.03
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 708
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 280
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 708
  • Total Sq Ft: 708

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Children’s Play Set, Deck, Exterior Storage Shed
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Trim: Mahogany

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: 0.1224
  • Lot S F: 5330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0534450150
  • 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: 1892.00
  • Net Taxes: 1892.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,852 $130,400 $30,400 $100,000
2023 $2,044 $130,400 $30,400 $100,000
2022 $2,020 $121,500 $30,400 $91,100
2021 $2,106 $121,500 $30,400 $91,100
2020 $2,076 $119,700 $29,900 $89,800
2019 $2,076 $119,700 $29,900 $89,800
2018 $1,880 $119,700 $29,900 $89,800
2017 $1,880 $119,700 $29,900 $89,800
2016 $1,460 $95,000 $32,600 $62,400
2015 $1,460 $95,000 $32,600 $62,400
2014 $1,366 $88,000 $30,100 $57,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $174,900 +44.5% $247 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Sold $121,000 -6.2% $171 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2017 06/30/17 For Sale $129,000 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $82,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $96,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,550 VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 723022

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-34-450-150