NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1720 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010

Meeker North Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $197,000 - $227,645

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 5, 2025

Last sale price $199,900 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,330 / mo

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of December 2025

Cute north Ames house next to Meeker Elementary School. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 3/4 bathroom.. The inside is ready for your personal touch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Carlson

Keller Williams Ames License #S64763 Listed on: 09/23/2025

Keller Williams Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Skluzacek

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed

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 05-35-327-240

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

8,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Floor:Concrete: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 588.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Steel Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

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: 8800.0
  • Parcel #: 05-35-327-240
  • Zoning: Residential

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2025
Closed on
Dec 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tara Carlson
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Beth Skluzacek
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$208,411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,511
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$159,920
Interest Rate
0.0619%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$200,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $159,920
Previous Owner $94,400
Previous Owner $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $199,900 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Sale $199,900 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $199,900 -- $208 / 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 $2,236 $202,100 $48,400 $153,700
2024 $2,186 $164,400 $32,300 $132,100
2023 $2,022 $164,400 $32,300 $132,100
2022 $1,994 $129,000 $32,300 $96,700
2021 $2,084 $129,000 $32,300 $96,700
2020 $2,052 $127,100 $31,800 $95,300
2019 $2,052 $127,100 $31,800 $95,300
2018 $2,068 $127,100 $31,800 $95,300
2017 $2,068 $127,100 $31,800 $95,300
2016 $1,908 $117,100 $35,000 $82,100
2015 $1,908 $117,100 $35,000 $82,100
2014 $1,810 $109,400 $32,600 $76,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tara Carlson

    Keller Williams Ames

    (515) 835-8026

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Tara Carlson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Beth Skluzacek

    CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

    (515) 296-4680

    11 in this area

    3,494 Total Sales

    Beth Skluzacek
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68421

APN: 05-35-327-240

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Meeker North

1720 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA

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