NOT LISTED FOR SALE

303 Hilltop Rd Ames, IA 50014

Edwards Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $203,000 - $237,017

4 Beds
2 Baths
816 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2025

Last sale price $214,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,419 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • 3-minute walk to Franklin Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 303 Hilltop Rd, a lovely solid home built in 1957 in an established West Ames neighborhood. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,480 sq ft of finished living space, this home offers functionality, charm and value. Key Features: 4-bedroom layout: 2 bedrooms on the main level, and 2 bedrooms in the lower level with egress windows ( or versatile bonus space). Two Bathrooms: one on the main and a 3⁄4 bath downstairs—great convenience for living or guests. Large lot (~9,000 sq ft) with mature trees and an attached garage—ample outdoor space and parking. Excellent location: close to campus, parks, and major access routes—appealing to homeowners seeking convenience and strong resale. Why You'll Love It:
This home blends the best of decades-old craftsmanship with modern living needs. It's move-in ready yet offers opportunities to personalize finishes and make it your own. Whether you're a Buyer looking for space to call your own, or an investor wanting a solid long-term investment, this property checks the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Samms

Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency License #B41283 Listed on: 10/30/2025

Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Samms

TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 9,023 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim
  • Passive Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-08-275-150

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

9,023 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 816.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Radon Mitigation System - Passive: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 665.0
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

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: 9023.0
  • Parcel #: 09-08-275-150
  • Zoning: RL

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Passive

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2025
Closed on
Dec 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sara Samms
Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sara Samms
TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C.
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$214,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-4.85%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$219,754

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,754
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2017
Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brenda Petersen
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Petersen
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2005
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
$214,000 None Listed On Document
$5,000 None Listed On Document
$180,000 None Listed On Document
$159,875 None Available
$117,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Sold $214,000 -4.8% $262 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2025 10/30/25 For Sale $224,900 +40.6% $276 / Sq Ft
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $160,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/23/2017 10/23/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $160,000 -- $196 / 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 $2,788 $228,000 $45,100 $182,900
2024 $2,730 $192,200 $35,200 $157,000
2023 $2,368 $192,200 $35,200 $157,000
2022 $2,338 $140,700 $35,200 $105,500
2021 $2,438 $140,700 $35,200 $105,500
2020 $2,404 $138,600 $34,700 $103,900
2019 $2,404 $138,600 $34,700 $103,900
2018 $2,420 $138,600 $34,700 $103,900
2017 $2,420 $138,600 $34,700 $103,900
2016 $2,248 $127,600 $35,000 $92,600
2015 $2,248 $127,600 $35,000 $92,600
2014 $2,122 $118,100 $32,400 $85,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Samms

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sara Samms

    Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency

    (515) 460-0777

    6 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Sara Samms
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    cia.rets.ssamms

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  • Brenda Petersen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Brenda Petersen

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 570-7219

    5 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Brenda Petersen
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68824

APN: 09-08-275-150

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Edwards

303 Hilltop Rd, Ames, IA

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