$1,420,323

NEW CONSTRUCTION

2345 161st Place Ames, IA 50014

Ames Area

Estimated payment $9,451/month

Total Views 18,435

4 Beds

6 Baths

2,487 Sq Ft

$571 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

Deck
Vaulted Ceiling
Mud Room
Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
Great Room
Screened Porch

About This Home

FALL SALE! Save $10,000 on this spec home with available promotional savings. Ask listing agent for terms & details. Offer ends 10/31/26. HCS presents your new executive ranch home! This home sits on the north side of the rural Buck Hills neighborhood, overlooking a peaceful pond. This beautiful, well-crafted, spacious home has top-of-the-line finishes that are sure to impress your family. It features 4,568 finished square feet with 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, a pocket office, and main-floor laundry. You'll love the soaring 11 ft ceilings, an open floor concept, the abundance of natural light, and the gorgeous quartz countertops; this house really has it all. Whether you're hosting a big gathering or just relaxing on your own, you'll love spending time in this lovely home. The expansive picture windows offer a beautiful view to the south. The gourmet kitchen features red oak and painted cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a 48'' gas range. The kitchen opens to the great room, which features a vaulted ceiling and a gas fireplace with a cast-stone surround. There are two en-suites on the main floor, each with a walk-in ceramic shower. The finished lower level includes two more en-suites. The family room features a full bar, an electric fireplace, and large daylight windows on the south for great natural lighting. It has 2x6 main-level construction, 9-foot poured concrete lower-level walls, and a 14-inch I-joist floor system. Exterior features include LP Smart siding with stone, a Trex screened-in deck with an open grilling deck conveniently located just off the dining area. The spacious 3-car garage has Epoxy flooring. There is also a lawn irrigation system. Seller is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Iowa, selling the property on their own behalf. Estimated completion date September 30, 2026

Listing Agent

James Horstman

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames Brokerage Phone: 515-720-7859 License #S62423 Listed on: 04/17/2026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2026 | Under Construction

Lot Details

1.28 Acre Lot
Lot Dimensions are 185 x 300
Level Lot
Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

$194 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

3 Car Garage

Home Design

Poured Concrete
Passive Radon Mitigation
Stone

Interior Spaces

2,487 Sq Ft Home
1-Story Property
Wet Bar
Vaulted Ceiling
Ceiling Fan
Electric Fireplace
Gas Fireplace
Mud Room
Great Room
Family Room
Dining Room
Home Office
Screened Porch
Utility Room

Kitchen

Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal

Flooring

Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms

Laundry

Laundry Room
Laundry on main level

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Sump Pump
Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

Property is near a pond
Deck

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Heating System Uses Propane
Rural Water
Heat Recovery Water Heater
Gas Water Heater
Septic Tank

Community Details

Elite Property Management Association, Phone Number (515) 232-2121
Built by HCS

Listing and Financial Details

Home warranty included in the sale of the property
Assessor Parcel Number 088425011250133

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2026 | Under Construction

Lot Details

1.28 Acres

HOA Fees

$194 per month

Parking

Listing Details

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Prop. Type: Residential
Lot Size Acres: 1.28
Lot Size: 185 x 300
Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
Directions: Take I35 N Hwy 30. Take South Dakota Exit and Head north on South Dakota. Turn Left on Lincoln Way. Turn right on N 500th Ave. Turn on 167th Pl. Turn on Xavier Pl. Watch
Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2487.0
Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
Garage Yn: No
Unit Levels: One
Year Built: 2026
Attribution Contact: 515-720-7859
Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 2
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Below Grade Sq Ft: 2081.0
Fireplace Features: Gas, Electric
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar

Exterior Features

Lot Features: Sprinkler (Yard), Level, Ponds
Home Warranty: Yes
Builder Name: HCS
Construction Type: Stone, Other
Foundation Details: Poured
Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch, Composite Deck
Exterior: Stone, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch, Composite Deck

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

Laundry Features: Main Level
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Y N: Yes
Heating: Heat Rcvry/Vent Sys, Forced Air, Propane
Heating Yn: Yes
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Rural
Water: Rural

Condo/Co-op/Association

Amenities: Trash
Association Fee: 194.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Elite Property Management
Phone: 515-232-2121
Association: Yes

Schools

Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

Development Status: Under Construction
Lot Size Sq Ft: 55757.0
Parcel #: 088425011250133
Zoning: Residential

Green Features

Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Passive

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Date	Event	Price	List to Sale	Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26	For Sale	$1,420,323	--	$571 / Sq Ft

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

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(515) 493-7030

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Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69925

Iowa Boone County Ames 50014

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