$420,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,882 Sq Ft
10,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this stunning custom-built, one-owner home with over 2,880 square feet of finished space, perfectly situated in a peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood in central Iowa. Designed with quality and updated for modern living, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a layout ideal for comfort and entertaining. Recent updates have transformed this home, including all-new Andersen windows, a beautiful new front door, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The impact-resistant roof comes with a lifetime warranty, providing both style and durability. Enjoy on-demand hot water and newer HVAC, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round. Inside, the home centers around a double-sided fireplace that creates a cozy ambiance, seamlessly connecting the main living spaces. The kitchen is a standout feature, boasting quartz countertops, ample storage, and included appliances, making it a practical and stylish heart of the home. Adjacent to the kitchen, a lovely 3-season enclosed porch invites you to enjoy Iowa's changing seasons in comfort. Step outside to discover a large, beautifully landscaped, fenced yard with mature trees and a patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings or relaxation. The passive solar system with extended eaves enhances energy efficiency, helping reduce utility costs while keeping the home naturally comfortable. The huge unfinished basement, previously used as a workshop, offers endless potential for customization, whether for additional living space, recreation, or hobby areas. Conveniently located near parks, shops, and schools, this home combines tranquility with accessibility to local amenities. Don't miss the opportunity to own this meticulously maintained home designed for longevity and enjoyment. Schedule your showing today and see what makes this property truly exceptional!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina McAndrews

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S597830 Listed on: 11/14/2024

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Laaser-Webb

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S60241

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Residential R-L

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 2,882 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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 05-27-354-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Architectural Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch - Open
  • Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Features:Porch - Open: Yes
  • Features:Porch - Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 2.5 Car

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: 10400.0
  • Parcel #: 05-27-354-030
  • Zoning: Residential R-L
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
Mar 22, 2025
Sold by
Dowling Wayne C and Dowling Virginia G
Bought by
Schinnow Laura and Palumbo Ronald J
Seller's Agent
Gina McAndrews
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Laaser-Webb
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.55%
Views
134
Current Estimated Value
$438,610

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,610
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Outstanding Balance
$334,287
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,323
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $336,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $420,000 -4.5% $146 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $440,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $440,000 -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $440,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board 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
2025 $5,724 $390,200 $65,000 $325,200
2024 $5,696 $418,500 $72,100 $346,400
2023 $4,704 $418,500 $72,100 $346,400
2022 $4,646 $288,500 $72,100 $216,400
2021 $4,848 $288,500 $72,100 $216,400
2020 $4,776 $284,200 $71,100 $213,100
2019 $4,776 $284,200 $71,100 $213,100
2018 $4,812 $284,200 $71,100 $213,100
2017 $4,812 $284,200 $71,100 $213,100
2016 $4,144 $244,000 $43,700 $200,300
2015 $4,144 $244,000 $43,700 $200,300
2014 $4,142 $239,200 $42,900 $196,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66068

APN: 05-27-354-030