NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2303 Melrose Ave Ames, IA 50010

Allenview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $260,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 27, 2025

Last sale price $245,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,666 / mo

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Great Room
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Don't miss out on this charming ranch home with over 1,900 sq ft of finished living space! Featuring two spacious bedrooms on the main floor, plus an additional bedroom in the lower level, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Enjoy cozy evenings by the wood fireplace, an open floor plan for easy living, and a family-friendly great room. Step outside onto the large deck and fenced yard, ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. Plus, you're just minutes from shopping, parks, and both elementary and high schools.

Schedule your showing today and make this beautiful home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Clark

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S42987 Listed on: 05/30/2025

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Betts

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #B67497

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,503 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed
  • 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 0534252040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

9,503 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Floor:Concrete: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Concrete, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement Board
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood, Porch - Open
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Porch - Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Fiber Cement Board: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

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: 9503.0
  • Parcel #: 0534252040
  • Zoning: R

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Clark
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Chris Betts
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.73%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$257,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lilith Dorr
Friedrich Iowa Realty/Somerset
Buyer's Agent
Julie Clark
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$171,900
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$150,590
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$245,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $7,103
Previous Owner $150,590
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $245,000 -5.7% $182 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $259,900 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $259,900 +54.7% $193 / Sq Ft
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Sold $168,000 -2.3% $125 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $171,900 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $3,166 $248,400 $52,300 $196,100
2024 $3,100 $218,300 $46,300 $172,000
2023 $3,118 $218,300 $46,300 $172,000
2022 $3,080 $185,300 $46,300 $139,000
2021 $3,212 $185,300 $46,300 $139,000
2020 $3,166 $182,600 $45,700 $136,900
2019 $3,166 $182,600 $45,700 $136,900
2018 $3,190 $182,600 $45,700 $136,900
2017 $3,190 $182,600 $45,700 $136,900
2016 $2,734 $155,200 $40,400 $114,800
2015 $2,734 $155,200 $40,400 $114,800
2014 $2,606 $145,100 $37,700 $107,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Julie Clark

    RE/MAX

    (515) 203-7231

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Julie Clark
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  • Chris Betts

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chris Betts

    RE/MAX

    (515) 231-9180

    2 in this area

    271 Total Sales

    Chris Betts
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lilith Dorr

    Friedrich Iowa Realty/Somerset

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67396

APN: 05-34-252-040

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Allenview

2303 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA

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