$210,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

228 S Dakota Ave Ames, IA 50014

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

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Mud Room
  • Shades
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Christopher Gartner Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Cute, airy, open Ranch-style home. All on one floor. Primary bedroom with 3/4 bathroom attached and walk-in closet. Tons of kitchen cabinets highlighted by the built-in skylights. Almost all new appliances, Main Floor laundry, 2nd full bathroom, covered front porch. Full privacy fenced yard with built up gardens and patio areas. 2-car detached garage with built-in storm shelter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Graeve

RE/MAX Generations Listed on: 05/19/2025

RE/MAX Generations

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Wilson

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 164
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,126 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

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 Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 195.38
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 186.50
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Shades/Shutters, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1126
  • Total Sq Ft: 1126

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot S F: 10988
  • Lot Size: 67 x 164
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-08-102-050
  • Zoning: res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2550.00
  • Net Taxes: 2550.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

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: Des Moines Area Association 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

    296 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

    929 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: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718462

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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 $210,000, approximately $186 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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