$260,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
984 Sq Ft
9,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

A must see move in ready ranch home located in West Ames Iowa. This home offers a spacious living room area with original hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace, eat in kitchen with updated kitchen appliances. The main floor also consists of 3 spacious bedrooms, full bath and much more. The finished basement offers ample amount of space. The basement consists of a family room, 3⁄4 bath, and laundry. The lower level also offers potential for a 4th bedroom with an egress window. Updates to the home include a new roof, gutters, exterior paint, main floor bath and interior bedroom flooring. Enjoy the summer evenings on the back deck, great for entertaining. You won't want to miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Swenson

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S64343 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Chaplin

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S63942

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 130
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Trim
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 984 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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 05-32-351-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 70 x 130
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Directions: From Ontario, North on Arizona Ave. East on Toronto St. Home will be located on the North side of the street.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 984.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Features:Radon Mitigation System - Active: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 799.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

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: 9100.0
  • Parcel #: 05-32-351-05
  • Zoning: Residential

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Active

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Ross Joshua J and Ross Taylor E
Bought by
Francksen Nick Allen and Francksen Sophia
Seller's Agent
Chad Swenson
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Chaplin
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$249,500
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,500
4.21%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$256,926

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,074
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.50%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$246,581
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2022
Closed on
Jun 23, 2022
Sold by
Kesterson and Barbara
Bought by
Ross Joshua J and Ross Taylor E
Seller's Agent
Gale Gehling
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Michele Partridge
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
List Price
$213,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$199,950
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2017
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Hunt Sidney J
Bought by
Kesterson Curtis and Kesterson Barbara
Seller's Agent
Lloyd Flanders
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Gale Gehling
Keller Williams Ames
List Price
$163,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.26%
Original Mortgage
$123,750
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2008
Sold by
Hoffa Jon A and Hoffa Maggie A
Bought by
Hunt Sidney J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $215,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,600 New Conventional
Closed $199,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $260,000 +4.2% $264 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $249,500 +16.0% $254 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 Sold $215,000 +0.9% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2022 05/26/22 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 For Sale $213,000 +29.1% $216 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Sold $165,000 +0.7% $168 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2017 03/19/17 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 For Sale $163,900 -- $167 / 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
2025 $3,032 $248,500 $45,500 $203,000
2024 $2,962 $219,300 $38,000 $181,300
2023 $2,404 $219,000 $38,000 $181,000
2022 $2,522 $151,800 $38,000 $113,800
2021 $2,632 $151,800 $38,000 $113,800
2020 $2,594 $149,600 $37,400 $112,200
2019 $2,594 $149,600 $37,400 $112,200
2018 $2,614 $149,600 $37,400 $112,200
2017 $2,614 $149,600 $37,400 $112,200
2016 $2,418 $137,300 $35,600 $101,700
2015 $2,418 $137,300 $35,600 $101,700
2014 $2,264 $126,000 $32,700 $93,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67483

APN: 05-32-351-050