$550,000
$25K PRICE DROP

4015 Mathews Rd Ames, IA 50014

Estimated payment $3,775/month

Total Views 14,986
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,905 Sq Ft
$189 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Discover this inviting 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home (once featured in Better Home & Gardens!) tucked away in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood in Gilbert School District. Inside, you'll find warm and welcoming living spaces, including two fireplaces that create the perfect ambiance for cozy evenings. The bright sunroom offers year-round enjoyment of the natural surroundings, while the den provides a comfortable retreat for reading, work, or relaxation. The spacious basement offers plenty of potential; easily transform it into a fourth bedroom, home gym, or entertainment area to suit your needs. Step outside the walkout basement into a lovely yard with beautiful views, you can even find a trail leading down to the creek!

Listing Agent

Melissa Pearson

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 11/07/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Co-Listing Agent

Steve Bock

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

HOA Fees

  • $327 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,905 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Municipal Trash
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 1.25 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Danny Johnson Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0520175160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,891

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$327 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 189.33
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Special Features: BrokerOpen
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Electric, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: Den, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sun Room
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Wine Fridge
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2905
  • Total Sq Ft: 2905

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Community
  • Water: Community
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Services: Trash Service, Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 326.6700
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Name: South Squaw
  • Management Firm: Danny Johnson

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot S F: 54450
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0520175160
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

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

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 6891.00
  • Net Taxes: 6756.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Gilbert

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $6,756 $557,700 $162,800 $394,900
2024 $6,374 $515,500 $161,100 $354,400
2023 $6,476 $515,500 $161,100 $354,400
2022 $6,438 $446,700 $127,600 $319,100
2021 $6,752 $446,700 $127,600 $319,100
2020 $6,844 $437,000 $113,600 $323,400
2019 $6,844 $437,000 $113,600 $323,400
2018 $6,470 $398,000 $96,600 $301,400
2017 $6,470 $398,000 $96,600 $301,400
2016 $6,452 $387,800 $96,600 $291,200
2015 $6,452 $398,500 $96,600 $301,900
2014 $6,344 $398,500 $96,600 $301,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Price Changed $550,000 -4.3% $189 / Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $575,000 +27.8% $198 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $450,000 -2.0% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Sale $459,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $395,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,850 VA
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 729991

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-20-175-160