Estimated payment $1,326/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Ames High School Rated A-
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Charming 1945 cottage in downtown Ames! Full of character and warmth, this well-cared-for home features beautiful hardwood floors, original wood trim, and classic six-panel doors. The south-facing living room is inviting and filled with natural light. The kitchen makes excellent use of space with updated oak cabinets and a dishwasher. Down the hall are two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath with a tub, built-in storage, and a convenient laundry chute. The nicely finished lower level with an egress window is a rare find for a home of this age, perfect for a family room or potential third bedroom. The laundry area includes a toilet and utility sink, making a future second bath an easy addition. You'll love spending time outside admiring the tree-lined streets, cottage-style landscaping, and large fenced-in yard. Enjoy year-round comfort with vinyl windows, maintenance-free aluminum siding,, and a new HVAC system. All this just blocks from downtown restaurants, shops, and parks!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 8,480 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 80 x 106
- Fenced
- Property is zoned RL
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Wood Trim
- Active Radon Mitigation
Interior Spaces
- 793 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
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 05-35-352-090
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,082 | $172,500 | $46,600 | $125,900 |
| 2024 | $2,034 | $153,700 | $32,800 | $120,900 |
| 2023 | $2,054 | $153,700 | $32,800 | $120,900 |
| 2022 | $2,028 | $131,000 | $32,800 | $98,200 |
| 2021 | $2,120 | $131,000 | $32,800 | $98,200 |
| 2020 | $2,086 | $129,100 | $32,300 | $96,800 |
| 2019 | $2,086 | $129,100 | $32,300 | $96,800 |
| 2018 | $2,102 | $129,100 | $32,300 | $96,800 |
| 2017 | $2,102 | $129,100 | $32,300 | $96,800 |
| 2016 | $2,000 | $122,300 | $38,300 | $84,000 |
| 2015 | $2,000 | $122,300 | $38,300 | $84,000 |
| 2014 | $1,898 | $114,300 | $35,800 | $78,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Price Changed | $219,000 | -4.4% | $276 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/03/2025 11/03/25 | Price Changed | $229,000 | -4.6% | $289 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/31/2025 10/31/25 | For Sale | $240,000 | +81.1% | $303 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/08/2014 12/08/14 | Sold | $132,500 | 0.0% | $167 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/26/2014 10/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/22/2014 10/22/14 | For Sale | $132,500 | -- | $167 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $132,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $113,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $94,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $106,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $90,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $75,600 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM |
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 68843
APN: 05-35-352-090
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