NOT LISTED FOR SALE

148 S Franklin Ave Ames, IA 50014

Edwards Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $208,000 - $264,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,487 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2013

Last sale price $124,500 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,480/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 5-minute walk to Franklin Park

About This Home

As of April 2013

Fantastic 3 BR home near campus, used as rental.Newer windows, appliances. Some finish in basement. Great location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Larson

Coldwell Banker Mid America Group Listed on: 01/15/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Rathert

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S60043

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,487 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0908225320

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 8741
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 798.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: 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
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 0908225320
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2020
Sold by
Vespestad Kirk and Vespestad Jill
Bought by
City Of Ames
Current Estimated Value
$234,525

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2010
Sold by
Woolums Shirley A M
Bought by
Metz Joseph A and Metz Andrew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,228
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
City Of Ames $158,000 None Available
Metz Joseph A $113,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Metz Joseph A $109,228
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $124,500 -4.2% $84 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2013 01/15/13 For Sale $129,900 -- $87 / 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 -- $43,200 $0 $0
2023 -- $43,200 $0 $0
2022 $0 $43,200 $0 $0
2021 $0 $149,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,552 $147,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,552 $147,200 $36,800 $110,400
2018 $2,572 $147,200 $36,800 $110,400
2017 $2,572 $147,200 $36,800 $110,400
2016 $2,400 $136,300 $34,700 $101,600
2015 $2,400 $136,300 $34,700 $101,600
2014 $2,268 $126,200 $32,100 $94,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Nicole Larson

    Coldwell Banker Mid America Group

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kelly Rathert

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 36847

APN: 09-08-225-320

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Edwards

148 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 148 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014 since 15 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $234,525, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 148 S Franklin Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Edwards Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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