$295,500
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

1531 Harding Ave Ames, IA 50010

Grand-Summit Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,295 Sq Ft
9,383 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$228 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

This charming 1295 sq ft ranch in a fantastic North Ames location offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home features a beautifully remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, and a convenient 2-car garage. One bedroom could serve as a home office. The fenced-in backyard is perfect for outdoor enjoyment, and you'll love the convenient walkability to both Fellows Elementary and Ames High School, making this an unbeatable opportunity in a highly sought-after area of Ames. Two large family rooms (one upstairs and one down) and an informal dining area make hosting events and holidays in this home a great opportunity. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Sullivan

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #S695410 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Julich

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S65422

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,383 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Trim
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

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 05-34-478-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,824

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Directions: Turn west off of Grand Ave. on 16th St. House is located on the south west corner of 16th and Harding Ave.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1295.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Exterior:Masonite: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Deep Freeze, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 800.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Appliances:Deep Freeze: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Foundation Details: Poured

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 2 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

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: 9383.0
  • Parcel #: 05-34-478-010
  • Zoning: Residential

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $168,500 New Conventional
Closed $41,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $92,000 New Conventional
Closed $30,600 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $295,500 -1.3% $228 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $299,500 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $299,500 -- $231 / 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 $2,824 $209,300 $49,300 $160,000
2023 $3,166 $209,300 $49,300 $160,000
2022 $3,126 $197,100 $49,300 $147,800
2021 $3,266 $197,100 $49,300 $147,800
2020 $3,214 $194,200 $48,600 $145,600
2019 $3,214 $194,200 $48,600 $145,600
2018 $3,392 $194,200 $48,600 $145,600
2017 $3,392 $194,200 $48,600 $145,600
2016 $2,778 $157,700 $40,400 $117,300
2015 $2,778 $157,700 $40,400 $117,300
2014 $2,648 $147,400 $37,700 $109,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joel Sullivan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joel Sullivan

    Friedrich Iowa Realty

    (515) 290-8385

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Joel Sullivan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Heather Julich

    RE/MAX

    (515) 451-6083

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Heather Julich
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67545

APN: 05-34-478-010

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Grand-Summit

1531 Harding Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 1531 Harding Ave, Ames, IA 50010 and is currently priced at $295,500, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1531 Harding Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Fellows Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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