NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3425 Taft Ave Ames, IA 50010

Parkview Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $349,000 - $381,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 18, 2025

Last sale price $339,500 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,396 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Fellows Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Parkview Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this sprawling 1976 ranch-style home located in the sought-after Parkview Heights development in North Central Ames. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car attached garage, and a fenced-in yard, this property offers space, comfort, and convenience. Nestled on a mature lot with lush landscaping and trees, the home features an open front porch, a patio for outdoor entertaining, and is just a short walk from parks and Ada Hayden Lake. The expansive main floor boasts a large living room with built-in speakers and an adjacent dining space. A cozy family room with an electric fireplace and built-in bookshelves provides the perfect spot to unwind, while the updated kitchen features a stylish tile backsplash, modern appliances, a breakfast nook, and sliding doors leading to the backyard. The main floor also includes a laundry/mudroom off the garage and a 3/4 bathroom for added convenience. The bedroom wing offers two spacious bedrooms, a full common bathroom, and a primary suite with an attached 3/4 bathroom and generous closet. The lower level expands your living space with a massive family room featuring tile floors, a fourth large bedroom with a roomy closet, and a workshop/storage area perfect for projects or hobbies. Additional highlights include abundant storage, a high-efficiency furnace and AC, a new water heater (2019), radon mitigation, and a brand-new roof (2023). A 1-year AHS home warranty provides added peace of mind. Make this well-maintained, versatile home yours today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jared Van Cleave

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S57980 Listed on: 01/14/2025

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Brett Mount

RE/MAX Concepts-Ames License #S72151

RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 12,740 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • 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

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-27-302-300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1752.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1976
  • 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
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch - Open: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partial, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 763.0
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Electric11: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Oak2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: 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: 12740.0
  • Parcel #: 05-27-302-300
  • Zoning: RL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Brett Mount
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
List Price
$339,500
Sold Price
$339,500
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$367,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$291,500
Outstanding Balance
$288,994
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2019
Closed on
Mar 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
JDR Group
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Original Mortgage
$183,200
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2011
Closed on
Jan 30, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Randall
TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C.
Buyer's Agent
Beth Skluzacek
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$207,500
Sold Price
$179,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,500
-13.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
$339,500 None Listed On Document
-- Wallace Joseph B
$229,000 --
$179,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $291,500
Previous Owner $183,200
Previous Owner $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $339,500 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $339,500 +48.3% $194 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Sold $229,000 -4.2% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/07/2019 02/07/19 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2019 01/25/19 For Sale $239,000 +33.5% $136 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Sold $179,000 -13.7% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/27/2011 12/27/11 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2011 10/18/11 For Sale $207,500 -- $118 / 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 $4,964 $358,900 $79,600 $279,300
2024 $4,858 $352,500 $65,600 $286,900
2023 $4,262 $352,500 $65,600 $286,900
2022 $4,208 $262,200 $65,600 $196,600
2021 $4,392 $262,200 $65,600 $196,600
2020 $4,716 $258,300 $64,600 $193,700
2019 $4,716 $280,800 $70,200 $210,600
2018 $4,390 $260,100 $65,000 $195,100
2017 $4,390 $260,100 $65,000 $195,100
2016 $3,960 $233,600 $48,400 $185,200
2015 $3,960 $233,600 $48,400 $185,200
2014 $3,960 $229,100 $47,400 $181,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jared Van Cleave

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jared Van Cleave

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 460-7777

    10 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Jared Van Cleave
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  • Brett Mount

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brett Mount

    RE/MAX

    (515) 689-8292

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Brett Mount
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  • Jason Mickelson

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jason Mickelson

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 290-5859

    5 in this area

    389 Total Sales

    Jason Mickelson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66290

APN: 05-27-302-300

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Parkview Heights

3425 Taft Ave, Ames, IA

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