$510,000
$25K PRICE DROP

1620 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014

Estimated payment $3,176/month

Total Views 5,910
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,857 Sq Ft
$275 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Double Oven

About This Home

Private neighborhood with convenient access to ISU Campus.
Nature walking trails and short walk to ISU Veenker Golf Course. 3,000 sq ft of finished living space.
Zero-entry access from the side load garage.
Cathedral windows, entertaining flow with spacious gathering room and double sided fireplace with adjacent hearth area.
Custom chef's kitchen with 9' island, coffee bar, beverage center and double ovens.
Primary en suite with custom remodeled walk-in shower, separate vanities and unexpected separate walk-in closets.
Two additional spacious bedrooms with custom remodeled bathroom.
Private and unexpected fourth bedroom ensuite with gym, media room, and full bath. Perfect for family member, guests or grad student.
Multi-level custom TREX deck connecting indoor/outdoor living.
Professionally landscaped and edged with mature trees.
New Andersen windows throughout with updated HVAC.
Multi level home with only 5-7 step transition. Vacant, move-in ready condition.

Listing Agent

Brenda Petersen

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

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 15,473 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • 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
  • 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
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: 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: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, 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
  • Fireplace:Two: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • 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
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Price Changed $510,000 -4.7% $275 / 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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