NOT LISTED FOR SALE

425 15th St Ames, IA 50010

Estimated Value: $206,000 - $225,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
793 Sq Ft
$270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2026

Last sale price $213,000 $269 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,327 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of March 2026

Looking for a charming 1945 cottage that is full of character and warmth in downtown Ames!? 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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Misty Metschke

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames Brokerage Phone: 515-451-3279 License #S633700 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Olmstead

Agency Iowa License #S66194

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

8,480 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size: 80 X 106
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 793.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Attribution Contact: 515-451-3279
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Radon Mitigation System - Active: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 488.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

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: 8480.0
  • Parcel #: 05-35-352-090
  • Zoning: RL

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Active

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Feb 24, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Misty Metschke
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Kim Olmstead
Agency Iowa
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-11.25%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$213,765

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$765
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.29%
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Outstanding Balance
$202,800
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,965

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Nov 24, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Patty Grove
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$132,500
Sold Price
$132,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,400
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,600
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$213,000 None Listed On Document
$132,500 None Available
$113,000 --
$94,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $203,000
Previous Owner $106,000
Previous Owner $90,400
Previous Owner $75,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Sold $213,000 -2.7% $269 / Sq Ft
12/28/2025 12/28/25 Pending -- -- --
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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Misty Metschke

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Misty Metschke

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 451-3279

    193 Total Sales

    Misty Metschke
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  • Kim Olmstead

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Kim Olmstead

    Agency Iowa

    (515) 231-1607

    134 Total Sales

    Kim Olmstead
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  • Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 291-1799

    135 Total Sales

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir
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  • Patty Grove

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Patty Grove

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 290-1041

    16 Total Sales

    Patty Grove
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68843

APN: 05-35-352-090

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

425 15th St, Ames, IA

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