NOT LISTED FOR SALE

420 26th St Ames, IA 50010

Northeast Ames Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $238,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 20, 2026

Last sale price $235,500 $171 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,583 / mo

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 Team

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

Keller Williams Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Thomas

Friedrich Realty License #S68078000

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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
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch: 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2026
Closed on
Apr 19, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gale Gehling Team
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Thomas
Friedrich Realty
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$235,500
Premium/Discount to List
$15,500
7.05%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$235,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$92
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.13%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Northeast Ames, IA

  • Paul Livingston Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    Paul Livingston

    Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    (515) 715-4757

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Ames

    $579,820 Price

    Paul Livingston
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  • Sharon Johnson Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Sharon Johnson

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6726

    88 Total Sales

    4 in Northeast Ames

    $305K - $320K Price Range

    Sharon Johnson
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  • Collin Fett Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Collin Fett

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 420-1412

    97 Total Sales

    2 in Northeast Ames

    $240,000 Price Range

    Collin Fett
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  • Jen Burkamper Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Jen Burkamper

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6754

    155 Total Sales

    9 in Northeast Ames

    $175K - $425K Price Range

    Jen Burkamper
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  • Misty Metschke Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    Misty Metschke

    Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    (515) 686-6402

    191 Total Sales

    4 in Northeast Ames

    $305K - $390K Price Range

    Misty Metschke
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  • Jason Jennings Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Jason Jennings

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 715-4807

    134 Total Sales

    4 in Northeast Ames

    $215K - $320K Price Range

    Jason Jennings
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$235,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $5,683
Previous Owner $13,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gale Gehling Team

    Keller Williams Ames

    (515) 460-0253

    1 in this area

    218 Total Sales

    Gale Gehling Team
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Kyle Thomas

    Friedrich Realty

    (319) 883-9142

    1 in this area

    29 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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