$235,500
SOLD APR 20, 2026

420 26th St Ames, IA 50010

Northeast Ames Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
9,100 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 20, 2026

$171 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2026

Here is your chance to make this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch your own! This single-level home offers a functional layout & plenty of natural light throughout. While the property does require updates & repairs, it presents an excellent chance for buyers looking to build sweat equity & customize a home to their personal style. With a spacious footprint, this home is full of potential for renovation & improvement. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner ready to take on a rewarding project, this property offers a valuable opportunity to create something special. It sits on a spacious 9,100 sq ft lot in North Ames. Additional features include hardwood floors, a covered patio, sunroom, bomb shelter, 2-car attached garage, a new furnace & AC in 2019 plus updated gutters, downspouts. Seller will respond to offers after 3 pm on Tuesday, March 24th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gale Gehling

Keller Williams Ames License #S42816 Listed on: 03/20/2026

Keller Williams Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Thomas

Friedrich Realty License #S68078000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Trim
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

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 05-35-105-070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

9,100 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1375.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 889.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas9: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

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 #: 05-35-105-070
  • Zoning: Residential

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/20/2026 04/20/26 Sold $235,500 +7.0% $171 / Sq Ft
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2026 03/20/26 For Sale $220,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

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 $3,478 $281,600 $50,100 $231,500
2024 $3,624 $250,000 $48,500 $201,500
2023 $3,112 $265,600 $48,500 $217,100
2022 $3,074 $193,900 $48,500 $145,400
2021 $3,208 $193,900 $48,500 $145,400
2020 $3,160 $191,000 $47,800 $143,200
2019 $3,160 $191,000 $47,800 $143,200
2018 $3,184 $191,000 $47,800 $143,200
2017 $3,184 $191,000 $47,800 $143,200
2016 $2,878 $172,200 $39,600 $132,600
2015 $2,878 $172,200 $39,600 $132,600
2014 $2,736 $161,000 $37,000 $124,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gale Gehling

    Keller Williams Ames

    (515) 460-0253

    1 in this area

    235 Total Sales

    Gale Gehling
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Kyle Thomas

    Friedrich Realty

    (319) 883-9142

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Kyle Thomas
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69673

APN: 05-35-105-070

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Northeast Ames

420 26th St, Ames, IA

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