$294,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2020

1617 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014

2 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,101 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2020

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - And oh, what a view!! !This 3BR, 3.5 bath home has style!! The main floor hosts an updated kitchen w/ beautiful quartz counter tops, enjoy the formal &b in-formal living & dining rooms with high ceilings & large windows overlooking the private backyard. The upper level hosts the master suit with huge walk-in closet, dual sliding glass doors to a private deck & a 3/4 bath, 2 additional bedrooms and a "bridge style" hallway that overlooks the switchback staircase and the main floor dining. Lower level is finished with family room, office/den & full bath with large jetted tub. Updates include newer windows, roof, fireplace, paint, and counter tops.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Traci Jennings

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 02/03/2020

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Traci Jennings

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 02/03/2020

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,101 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Additional Features

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-32-476-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,034

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 142.79
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 139.93
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1040
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 636
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Den
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2101
  • Total Sq Ft: 2101

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Open Patio, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 05-32-476-010
  • Zoning: R

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 5034.00
  • Net Taxes: 4882.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2020
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Mahayni Fatina
Bought by
Johnson Tyler and Warren Doug
Seller's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$322,500
Sold Price
$292,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.3%
Current Estimated Value
$429,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Outstanding Balance
$209,794
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,645

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Mahayni Riad G and Mahayni Fatina
Bought by
Mahayni Riad G and Mahayni Fatina
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 $292,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $234,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $292,500 -0.5% $139 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $294,000 -8.8% $140 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 For Sale $322,500 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $322,500 -- $153 / 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 $5,838 $419,700 $77,900 $341,800
2023 $5,242 $411,000 $77,900 $333,100
2022 $5,026 $311,600 $77,900 $233,700
2021 $5,090 $302,400 $75,600 $226,800
2020 $4,714 $297,900 $74,500 $223,400
2019 $4,714 $280,600 $70,200 $210,400
2018 $4,750 $280,600 $70,200 $210,400
2017 $4,750 $280,600 $70,200 $210,400
2016 $4,160 $244,900 $61,500 $183,400
2015 $4,160 $244,900 $61,500 $183,400
2014 $4,244 $244,900 $61,500 $183,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 598427

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-32-476-010