$275,000
SOLD APR 29, 2026

315 Crane Ave Ames, IA 50014

Edwards Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,551 Sq Ft
0.31 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 29, 2026

$177 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Tahira & Labh Hira Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

Charming single-level home in a beautiful park-like setting near ISU.
This spacious single-level home offers over 1,500 square feet of comfortable living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, combining character, functionality, and a highly desirable location.
The inviting living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm focal point for relaxing or entertaining. The home also includes both formal and informal dining areas, providing flexible space for everyday living and gatherings.
The kitchen is equipped with a gas cooktop and convenient access to the dining areas, making meal preparation and hosting easy.
Additional features include main-floor laundry and utilities for convenience and an attached two-car garage for everyday practicality.
One of the standout features of the home is the 3-season sunroom, which overlooks the peaceful backyard and patio area--an ideal space to enjoy morning coffee, unwind in the evening, or take in the surrounding natural beauty.
Located in a quiet, park-like neighborhood, the home is just minutes from Munn Woods, McCarthy Lee Park, and Iowa State University, offering easy access to walking trails, green space, and campus amenities.
This home offers a rare combination of single-level living, natural surroundings, and proximity to campus, making it a wonderful place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Clark

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S42987 Listed on: 03/13/2026

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony McFarland

Friedrich Realty License #S62628

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 13,568 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,551 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or 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 09-05-451-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1551.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Laundry2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:None3: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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: 13568.0
  • Parcel #: 09-05-451-060
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2026
Closed on
Apr 26, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Clark
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Tony McFarland
Friedrich Realty
List Price
$283,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-3.13%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$274,677

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2019
Closed on
Jun 24, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Misty Metschke
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Julie Clark
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$182,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Edwards, IA

  • Mike Purcell Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Mike Purcell

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 686-6631

    79 Total Sales

    8 in Edwards

    $164K - $650K Price Range

    Mike Purcell
     Section Image
  • Roger Wheeler Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    Roger Wheeler

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 461-6831

    328 Total Sales

    12 in Edwards

    $25K - $475K Price Range

    Roger Wheeler
     Section Image
  • Janee Moore Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Janee Moore

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 400-3376

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Edwards

    $216,500 Price

    Janee Moore
     Section Image
  • Brett Mount Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

    Brett Mount

    RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

    (515) 305-3680

    50 Total Sales

    3 in Edwards

    $222K - $265K Price Range

    Brett Mount
     Section Image
  • Chris Kew Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Precision

    Chris Kew

    RE/MAX Precision

    (515) 500-2960

    282 Total Sales

    1 in Edwards

    $213,000 Price

    Chris Kew
     Section Image
  • Sharon Johnson Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Sharon Johnson

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6726

    88 Total Sales

    8 in Edwards

    $165K - $385K Price Range

    Sharon Johnson
     Section Image
See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2026 04/29/26 Sold $275,000 -3.1% $177 / Sq Ft
03/29/2026 03/29/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $283,900 +53.5% $183 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Sold $185,000 +1.6% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Sale $182,000 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 -- $285,800 $67,800 $218,000
2024 $3,028 $232,300 $44,700 $187,600
2023 $2,804 $232,300 $44,700 $187,600
2022 $2,768 $178,900 $44,700 $134,200
2021 $2,892 $178,900 $44,700 $134,200
2020 $3,058 $176,300 $44,100 $132,200
2019 $3,058 $176,300 $44,100 $132,200
2018 $2,928 $176,300 $44,100 $132,200
2017 $2,928 $176,300 $44,100 $132,200
2016 $2,568 $154,500 $46,500 $108,000
2015 $2,568 $154,500 $46,500 $108,000
2014 $2,414 $143,100 $43,100 $100,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Clark Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Julie Clark

    RE/MAX

    (515) 203-7231

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Julie Clark
    Section Image
  • Tony McFarland Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Tony McFarland

    Friedrich Realty

    (712) 333-4516

    13 in this area

    329 Total Sales

    Tony McFarland
    Section Image
  • Misty Metschke Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Misty Metschke

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 451-3279

    7 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    Misty Metschke
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69615

APN: 09-05-451-060

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 Edwards

315 Crane Ave, Ames, IA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.