$535,000
OPEN SAT 10AM - 2PM

1620 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014

Estimated payment $3,220/month

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,857 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

A rare combination of convenience and peaceful privacy within walking distance to ISU campus and scenic nature trails surrounding Lynn Fuhrer Lodge. Step inside and experience a stunning, light-filled gathering room highlighted by vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that create an immediate sense of warmth and openness.
At the heart of the home, the beautifully designed dream kitchen -- an inviting space that seamlessly connects to the hearth room, where a striking double-sided fireplace creates an enjoyable conversation or peaceful reading area. Entertain effortlessly as the living space extends through sliding patio doors to a custom-designed multi level Trex deck.
The primary suite provides a private retreat, complete with dual walk-in closets and a fully custom-remodeled en suite bath finished with thoughtful detail. Two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath, also custom remodeled.
The family room showcases a full brick wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors that open to the backyard, creating a cozy yet versatile living space. A fourth bedroom, additional full bath, private den with backyard access, and dedicated exercise room offer flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or multigenerational living.
Significant updates include the replacement of most windows with Andersen® replacement windows, new carpet, custom blinds, multi level custom Trex deck overlooking professional landscaping.
As the owner shares: 'The location, the open kitchen and hearth room, the separation of spaces for solitude, and the custom deck surrounded by mature trees, especially the oak that shades the deck in the afternoon for al fresco dining make this more than a house'. It is a home designed for connection and comfort

Listing Agent

Brenda Petersen

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S60558 Listed on: 03/04/2026

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,857 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Dock made with Composite Material
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-32-478-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1857.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Features:Water Softner-Owned: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Features:Skylights: Yes
  • Basement Walkout: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1143.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas, Two
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Two: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Composite Deck, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

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: 15473.0
  • Parcel #: 05-32-478-030
  • Zoning: RL

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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
2025 $5,668 $416,800 $108,300 $308,500
2024 $5,544 $400,900 $75,800 $325,100
2023 $4,948 $400,900 $75,800 $325,100
2022 $4,886 $303,000 $75,800 $227,200
2021 $5,100 $303,000 $75,800 $227,200
2020 $5,024 $298,500 $74,600 $223,900
2019 $5,024 $298,500 $74,600 $223,900
2018 $5,062 $298,500 $74,600 $223,900
2017 $5,062 $298,500 $74,600 $223,900
2016 $4,724 $277,000 $57,500 $219,500
2015 $4,724 $277,000 $57,500 $219,500
2014 $4,820 $277,000 $57,500 $219,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $535,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69531

APN: 05-32-478-030

Iowa Story County Ames 50014

1620 Amherst Dr, Ames, IA

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