NOT LISTED FOR SALE

501 Smiley Ave Ames, IA 50014

College Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $413,827

4 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,146 Sq Ft

$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Date Sold: March 27, 2026

Last sale price $410,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,770 / mo

129 Days on Market

Highlights

Deck
2 Car Attached Garage
Laundry Room
No HOA
Living Room
Tile Flooring

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

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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

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
Patio And Porch Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
Levels:Two2: 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

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Mar 2026 - Present 5 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Oct 21, 2025

Closed on

Mar 25, 2026

Sold by

Bought by

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

Current Estimated Value

$413,827

Estimated Appreciation

$3,827

Avg. Annual Appreciation

2.69%

Original Mortgage

$250,000

Outstanding Balance

$249,262

Interest Rate

6.09%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Estimated Equity

$164,565

Dec 2016 - Mar 2026 9 Years and 3 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Sep 7, 2016

Closed on

Dec 14, 2016

Sold by

Bought by

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%

Avg. Annual Appreciation

3.46%

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 4 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Aug 11, 2016

Sold by

Bought by

Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 2 Years and 4 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Apr 3, 2014

Sold by

Bought by

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date	Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
		$410,000	None Listed On Document
		$299,000	None Available
		--	None Available
		--	None Available

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date	Status	Borrower	Loan Amount
	Open		$250,000
	Previous Owner		$213,015
	Previous Owner		$215,000

Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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	$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

Seller's Agent in 2026

Lara Hallgrimsdottir

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

(515) 291-1799

7 in this area

132 Total Sales

Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Buyer's Agent in 2026

Gina McAndrews

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

(970) 302-2560

5 in this area

168 Total Sales

Gina McAndrews
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Seller's Agent in 2016

cia.rets.bjennings

cia.rets.RETS_OFFICE

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Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68755

APN: 09-07-250-010

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 College Creek

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Utilities

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