$410,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2026

501 Smiley Ave Ames, IA 50014

College Creek Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,146 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2026

$191 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Daley Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Virtual 3D tour by picture link. Immaculate 4BR, 3BA two story home in West Ames. Spacious main level with tile in entry, informal dining and kitchen. Maple cabinets, granite countertops, office/dining and living area. Main floor laundry room. Your huge 2nd level primary BR with extra sitting area or space for a crib and baby things. Extra spacious walk in closet in the primary bedroom. Two additional bedrooms. Finished lower level includes a bedroom, 3/4 bath, family room and storage area. Beautiful landscaped yard on a corner lot. The deck leads to a patio with a large fire pit perfect for hanging around with friends.
New roof and siding in 2023.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lara Hallgrimsdottir

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames Brokerage Phone: 515-291-1799 License #B37682 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina McAndrews

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S597830

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 11,156 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,146 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by HCS

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-07-250-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Directions: West on Lincoln Way to Wilder Blvd, go south on Wilder to Clemens, go east on Clemens to Smiley, go north on Smiley to house. The house is on the west side of the street.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1065.0
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Attribution Contact: 515-291-1799
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Laundry2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Features:Sprinkler (Yard): Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 773.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas9: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sprinkler (Yard)
  • Builder Name: HCS
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Tile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood Deck
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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: 11156.0
  • Parcel #: 09-07-250-010
  • Zoning: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2026
Sold by
Ege Larsen and Farias Da Silva Karina Torres
Bought by
Gannon Erica
Seller's Agent
Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Gina McAndrews
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$434,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.53%
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.03%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,720

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Dec 14, 2016
Sold by
Scebold Todd Douglas
Bought by
Larsen Lars Jacob and Silva Karina T
Seller's Agent
cia.rets.bjennings
cia.rets.RETS_OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2016
Sold by
Scebold Julie Kay
Bought by
Scebold Douglas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2014
Sold by
Scebold Todd Douglas and Scebold Julie K
Bought by
Scebold Todd Douglas and Scebold Julie K
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $410,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $299,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Sold $410,000 -1.2% $191 / Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2026 02/10/26 Price Changed $415,000 -2.3% $193 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Price Changed $424,900 -1.2% $198 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $429,900 -0.9% $200 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $434,000 +45.2% $202 / Sq Ft
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Sold $299,000 -3.5% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2016 10/08/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $309,900 -- $149 / 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 $5,888 $421,500 $78,100 $343,400
2024 $5,764 $405,900 $77,300 $328,600
2023 $5,204 $405,900 $77,300 $328,600
2022 $5,140 $309,300 $77,300 $232,000
2021 $5,360 $309,300 $77,300 $232,000
2020 $5,284 $304,700 $76,200 $228,500
2019 $5,284 $304,700 $76,200 $228,500
2018 $5,322 $304,700 $76,200 $228,500
2017 $5,322 $304,700 $76,200 $228,500
2016 $4,312 $253,600 $44,500 $209,100
2015 $4,312 $253,600 $44,500 $209,100
2014 $4,178 $241,300 $42,300 $199,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 291-1799

    9 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir
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  • Gina McAndrews

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Gina McAndrews

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (970) 302-2560

    4 in this area

    162 Total Sales

    Gina McAndrews
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    cia.rets.bjennings

    cia.rets.RETS_OFFICE

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68755

APN: 09-07-250-010

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 College Creek

501 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA

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