221 N Franklin Ave Ames, IA 50014
Edwards NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,234/month
Highlights
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Family Room Downstairs
- Ames High School Rated A-
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Snag this rare 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem in a prime Ames location—just a short walk to campus. Freshly painted, low-maintenance, and rental-ready with a Letter of Compliance already in place. Big yard, detached garage, and unbeatable proximity to student demand make this a high-return opportunity. Properties like this near ISU don’t last—secure it now.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,816
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 887 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room Downstairs
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0905451110
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,778 | $125,200 | $28,900 | $96,300 |
| 2023 | $1,944 | $125,200 | $28,900 | $96,300 |
| 2022 | $1,922 | $115,600 | $28,900 | $86,700 |
| 2021 | $2,004 | $115,600 | $28,900 | $86,700 |
| 2020 | $1,976 | $113,900 | $28,500 | $85,400 |
| 2019 | $1,976 | $113,900 | $28,500 | $85,400 |
| 2018 | $1,990 | $113,900 | $28,500 | $85,400 |
| 2017 | $1,990 | $113,900 | $28,500 | $85,400 |
| 2016 | $1,784 | $101,300 | $39,300 | $62,000 |
| 2015 | $1,784 | $101,300 | $39,300 | $62,000 |
| 2014 | $1,686 | $93,800 | $36,400 | $57,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | For Sale | $205,000 | +162.1% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2012 07/02/12 | Sold | $78,200 | -2.1% | $94 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2012 05/10/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2012 04/26/12 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $96 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $78,500 | None Available |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 723810
APN: 09-05-451-110
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