$360,000

456 W Ave Ames, IA 50014

Estimated payment $2,082/month

Total Views 1
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,235 Sq Ft
$291 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hilly Lot
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

Set on 4.9 scenic acres, this well-maintained 11⁄2-story farmhouse offers space, views, and a true country lifestyle just minutes from town. The enclosed walk-in porch is a practical drop zone for coats and boots before entering the main level, which features a large full bath with laundry, an inviting eat-in kitchen, a dining room perfect for family gatherings and celebrations, and a comfortable living room. Storage is abundant throughout the home. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms plus a bonus room, ideal for a third bedroom, playroom, or home office. The home is heated with an LP furnace, has central air, plus an additional AC unit for the upper level. All appliances stay. The LP tank is rented through Key Cooperative, and water is provided by Xenia. Outside, the acreage truly shines with wide-open space for kids, animals, or hobbies. Improvements include a newer two-car detached garage, a utility building with a woodworking shop, a storage shed, and steel grain bins. Enjoy peaceful views, unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, a great hill for winter sledding, and a patio with a dedicated LP gas line for grilling. Located in the Gilbert Community School District, this property has been in the same family for many years and has been exceptionally well cared for.

Listing Agent

Kimberly Bloem

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S62033 Listed on: 02/05/2026

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Property Details

Property Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is zoned Agriculture Con

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Farm
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Trim
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Farming

  • Grain Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Rural Water
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 088525263200001

Property Details

Property Type

Other

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Laundry2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Foundation:Stone2: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Features:Propane Tnk - Rented: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Grain Bin(s): Yes
  • Water:Rural: Yes
  • Terrain:Hilly: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Hilly
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Grain Bin(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Rural
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1698840.0
  • Parcel #: 088525263200001
  • Zoning: Agriculture Con

Map

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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 $2,536 $234,980 $73,200 $161,780
2024 $2,536 $176,324 $50,162 $126,162
2023 $2,172 $176,324 $50,162 $126,162
2022 $2,118 $133,760 $40,575 $93,185
2021 $2,118 $133,760 $40,575 $93,185
2020 $2,062 $126,508 $40,575 $85,933
2019 $1,974 $126,508 $40,575 $85,933
2018 $1,962 $132,310 $0 $0
2017 $1,962 $128,381 $57,519 $70,862
2016 $1,680 $123,550 $0 $0
2015 $1,616 $125,645 $0 $0
2014 $1,576 $125,645 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2026 02/05/26 For Sale $360,000 -- $291 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69358

APN: 088525263200001