$199,900
SOLD OCT 21, 2024

228 S Dakota Ave Ames, IA 50014

Edwards Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,126 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Christopher Gartner Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming and updated, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers easy, maintenance-free living all on one level. Situated in West Ames, right across from a convenient CyRide bus stop, this home boasts a fully fenced backyard with raised flower beds, great for gardening. The two-car garage provides ample storage and parking, and has been updated with a newer garage door. Additionally, both the garage and the home have new roofs. Inside, you'll find fresh paint, new flooring, updated bathrooms, new trim, a large new living room window, and a modernized kitchen. A primary suite with a walk-in closet and a 3/4 bath make this home stand out. Home has a crawlspace, so an owner doesn't have to worry about a basement. For Iowa storms, there is even a tornado-proof shelter in the garage. Located just minutes from HWY 30 and all local amenities, this home is priced to sell quickly—don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Traci Jennings

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S39814 Listed on: 08/14/2024

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Graeve

RE/MAX Generations License #B42755

RE/MAX Generations

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,126 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-08-102-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,550

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Laundry2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Foundation:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:None3: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood, Patio
  • Features:Patio3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 2 Car

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: 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: 10988.0
  • Parcel #: 09-08-102-050
  • Zoning: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Hinkle Karen A
Bought by
Yeisley Scott
Seller's Agent
Emily Graeve
RE/MAX Generations
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Wilson
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.55%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Negus Lisa
Bought by
Hinkle Karen A
Seller's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Emily Graeve
RE/MAX Generations
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$206,496
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Jul 10, 2021
Sold by
Schultz Ronald B and Schultz Porter
Bought by
Negus Lisa
Seller's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
3.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2018
Closed on
Aug 22, 2018
Sold by
Garcia Audrey and Vander-Schel Brent
Bought by
Schultz 3Rd Ronald B and Poirter-Schultz Kaitlyn
Seller's Agent
Ethan Hokel
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$134,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.60%
Original Mortgage
$127,680
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
Brien James P O and Obrien Judy A
Bought by
Garcia Audrey
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $134,500 --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $206,496 VA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,680 Unknown
Previous Owner $104,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $210,000 -4.5% $187 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $220,000 +10.1% $195 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $199,900 0.0% $178 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2024 08/14/24 For Sale $199,900 +11.1% $178 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $180,000 +3.2% $160 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $174,500 +29.8% $155 / Sq Ft
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Sold $134,400 -0.4% $119 / Sq Ft
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2018 06/14/18 For Sale $134,900 -- $120 / 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
2024 $2,550 $179,500 $31,500 $148,000
2023 $2,116 $179,500 $31,500 $148,000
2022 $2,090 $125,800 $31,500 $94,300
2021 $2,180 $125,800 $31,500 $94,300
2020 $2,148 $123,900 $31,000 $92,900
2019 $2,148 $123,900 $31,000 $92,900
2018 $1,922 $110,000 $27,500 $82,500
2017 $1,922 $110,000 $27,500 $82,500
2016 $2,088 $118,600 $37,400 $81,200
2015 $2,088 $118,600 $37,400 $81,200
2014 $1,972 $109,800 $34,600 $75,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Emily Graeve

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Emily Graeve

    RE/MAX Generations

    (515) 314-0253

    2 in this area

    297 Total Sales

    Emily Graeve
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  • Tyler Wilson

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tyler Wilson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 370-4643

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Tyler Wilson
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  • Traci Jennings

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Traci Jennings

    RE/MAX

    (515) 291-8720

    13 in this area

    931 Total Sales

    Traci Jennings
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  • Ethan Hokel

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ethan Hokel

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 981-2113

    4 in this area

    578 Total Sales

    Ethan Hokel
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 65438

APN: 09-08-102-050

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Edwards

228 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 228 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014 and is currently priced at $199,900, approximately $177 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 228 S Dakota Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Edwards Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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