$480,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2026

1620 Amherst Dr Ames, IA 50014

Ames Area
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,857 Sq Ft
0.36 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2026

$258 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of July 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Petersen

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

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Misty Metschke

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S633700

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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 Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,857 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning 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

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • 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: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Composite Deck
  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Composite Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15473.0
  • Parcel #: 05-32-478-030
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2026
Closed on
Jul 12, 2026
Sold by
Wohlsdorf David K and Wohlsdorf Arendt Susan
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brenda Petersen
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Misty Metschke
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-10.28%
Views
145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.36%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$455,586
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2022
Sold by
Wohlsdorf David K and Arendt Susan A
Bought by
David K Wohlsdorf Revocable Trust and Susan A Wohlsdorf Arendt Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $196,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 Sold $480,000 -4.0% $258 / Sq Ft
06/04/2026 06/04/26 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2026 05/20/26 Price Changed $500,000 -2.0% $269 / 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®

Tax History

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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 $5,582 $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

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69531

APN: 05-32-478-030

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