$279,900
PENDING

2415 Melrose Ave Ames, IA 50010

Ames Area

Estimated payment $1,804/month

Total Views 672
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,263 Sq Ft
$222 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

This four-bedroom, one and a half bath house, is move-in ready for a new family. Updated with refinished, original hardwood floors, new roof, air conditioner and furnace as well as many other updated features. Close to schools/shopping in an established neighborhood with mature trees. Beautifully landscaped yard and patio. The main level boasts a living room, bonus room for office/den, etc, an updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a huge dining room, and a full bath. The dining room has unique tile flooring and leads to a deck and patio area.
The basement has egress windows in the 4th bedroom and rec room. The basement also includes a spacious family room that is ideal for hanging out and watching tv with friends and family. Coming soon: The sellers are installing a new concrete driveway and walking path to the front door. Possession after September 15th.
Home is easy to show.

Listing Agent

Lara Hallgrimsdottir

Hunziker & Associates, Inc. Listed on: 07/08/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,263 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-34-204-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,191

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

8,125 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 221.62
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, LVP, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: Den
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1263
  • Total Sq Ft: 1263

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Lot S F: 8125
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 05-34-204-060

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3191.25
  • Net Taxes: 3042.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

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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 $3,042 $251,200 $44,700 $206,500
2024 $2,976 $220,000 $42,500 $177,500
2023 $2,710 $220,000 $42,500 $177,500
2022 $2,676 $170,000 $42,500 $127,500
2021 $2,796 $170,000 $42,500 $127,500
2020 $2,752 $167,500 $41,900 $125,600
2019 $2,752 $167,500 $41,900 $125,600
2018 $2,774 $167,500 $41,900 $125,600
2017 $2,774 $167,500 $41,900 $125,600
2016 $2,422 $146,300 $37,500 $108,800
2015 $2,422 $146,300 $37,500 $108,800
2014 $2,302 $136,800 $35,000 $101,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2026 07/14/26 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2026 07/08/26 For Sale $279,900 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 744583

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-34-204-060

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