$275,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,202 Sq Ft
8,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nestled in the heart of North Ames, just a stone's throw away from Meeker Elementary School, this charming ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style. Discover three spacious bedrooms within the main living area, while downstairs, a partially basement offers the potential for additional living space, ideal for a home office or recreation room. Admire the character and warmth of original wood floors, seamlessly complementing the contemporary upgrades and finishes found throughout the home. Indulge your culinary aspirations in the completely remodeled kitchen, boasting new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Step outside to the fenced backyard, offering privacy and security for outdoor activities and gatherings. Experience the best of North Ames living in a family-friendly neighborhood, with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping, and more. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to Homewood Golf Course, Inis Grove Park, and North Grand Mall, perfect for active lifestyles. With recent upgrades including a new AC unit, furnace, and roof, this home is truly move-in ready. Simply unpack and start creating lasting memories in this delightful property, where comfort and style come together seamlessly. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this beautiful North Ames home your own. Schedule a viewing today and experience the best of suburban living in this delightful property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Jennings

Friedrich Realty License #S65309 Listed on: 11/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Molly Neal-wong

RE/MAX Concepts-Ames License #B43627

RE/MAX  Concepts-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 8,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,202 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

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 05-35-178-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1202.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Partial, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 435.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • 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: 8750.0
  • Parcel #: 05-35-178-040
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Geil Linda S and Geil Richard D
Bought by
Neal-Wong Molly R
Seller's Agent
Jason Jennings
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Molly Neal-wong
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.17%
Views
238
Current Estimated Value
$282,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Scott Dennis Dean
Bought by
Geil Linda S
Seller's Agent
Jason Miller
Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency
Buyer's Agent
Jason Jennings
Friedrich Realty
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$203,400
Premium/Discount to List
$3,400
1.7%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2009
Sold by
Estate Of Dorothy Belle Scott
Bought by
Scott Dennis Dean
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 $275,187 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $203,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $119,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $275,000 -5.2% $229 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $290,000 +42.6% $241 / Sq Ft
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Sold $203,400 +1.7% $169 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2023 11/06/23 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2023 11/03/23 For Sale $200,000 -- $166 / 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 $3,208 $294,700 $48,100 $246,600
2024 $3,142 $221,200 $41,600 $179,600
2023 $2,800 $221,200 $41,600 $179,600
2022 $2,766 $166,400 $41,600 $124,800
2021 $2,884 $166,400 $41,600 $124,800
2020 $2,842 $163,900 $41,000 $122,900
2019 $2,842 $163,900 $41,000 $122,900
2018 $2,862 $163,900 $41,000 $122,900
2017 $2,862 $163,900 $41,000 $122,900
2016 $2,704 $153,600 $39,200 $114,400
2015 $2,704 $153,600 $39,200 $114,400
2014 $2,578 $143,500 $36,600 $106,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 65987

APN: 05-35-178-040