$140,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2021

317 N Russell Ave Ames, IA 50010

Oak-Riverside Neighborhood
7 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
6,587 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$77 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2021

1920 fixer-upper 2 story craftsman style home just east of ISU campus. Features include: open front porch, covered patio, 1 car detached garage, walking distance to Brookside Park and Downtown Ames, Meeker Elementary District, oak hardwood floors on main floor, open living/dining area, built-in cabinets, main floor primary bedroom with attached full bathroom, spacious second level with 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom, finished attic level with 2 more bedrooms and storage closets, spacious basement level, furnace 2018, water heater 2018, roof 2012, gutters 2017, 1 year AHS warranty, and more. This property will need TLC and work, but has great potential for the fixer-upper buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jared Van Cleave

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S57980 Listed on: 08/17/2021

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Johnson

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S61871

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,182

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,587 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned UCRM

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-03-450-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,182

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 910.0
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Features:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Cooling:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Oak2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Tile, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch - Open
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Features:Porch - Open: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • 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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6587.0
  • Parcel #: 09-03-450-030
  • Zoning: UCRM
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2021
Closed on
Sep 21, 2021
Sold by
Strasburg Beth A
Bought by
Hargreaves Stephen
Seller's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Johnson
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $140,000 Gartin Timothy L
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $185,000 -7.5% $81 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $200,000 +42.9% $88 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Sold $140,000 -3.4% $77 / Sq Ft
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2021 08/17/21 For Sale $145,000 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $3,182 $139,400 $36,200 $103,200
2023 $2,438 $224,100 $36,200 $187,900
2022 $2,260 $144,900 $36,200 $108,700
2021 $2,360 $144,900 $36,200 $108,700
2020 $2,324 $142,800 $35,700 $107,100
2019 $2,324 $142,800 $35,700 $107,100
2018 $2,342 $142,800 $35,700 $107,100
2017 $2,342 $142,800 $35,700 $107,100
2016 $2,136 $130,000 $27,700 $102,300
2015 $2,136 $130,000 $27,700 $102,300
2014 $2,066 $123,700 $26,300 $97,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sharon Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sharon Johnson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 460-4851

    1 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Sharon Johnson
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  • Jared Van Cleave

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jared Van Cleave

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 460-7777

    2 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Jared Van Cleave
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 58365

APN: 09-03-450-030

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Oak-Riverside

317 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA

This home is located at 317 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 and is currently priced at $140,000, approximately $76 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 317 N Russell Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Meeker Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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