NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5020 Emerson Dr Ames, IA 50014

College Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $273,352

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2025

Last sale price $244,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,656 / mo

107 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Wood Siding
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of March 2025

Great investment home in West Ames. 3 bed/2 bath, great lot with excellent access to university. Beautiful screened porch and oversized 2-car garage. Well built in 1977, and nicely maintained. Rental Cert will need to be renewed, expired summer of '24.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Wheeler

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 11/11/2024

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Salmon

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 8,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RL

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0907202050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,150

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

8,800 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 236.44
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 234.62
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1040
  • Total Sq Ft: 1040

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2020
  • Lot S F: 8800
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0907202050
  • Zoning: RL

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3150.00
  • Net Taxes: 3150.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2024
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Invictus Investments Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Roger Wheeler
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Salmon
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.36%
Views
603
Current Estimated Value
$250,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,338
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$201,311
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,027

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2016
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Swope Jayson E and Swope Jeanette M
Bought by
Invictus Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Marc Olson Team
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$164,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-5.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2013
Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Forbes Timothy J and Forbes Morgan M
Bought by
Swope Jayson E and Swope Jeanette M
Seller's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
JDR Group
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$119,200
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2009
Sold by
Hay Guy F and Hay Tammy M
Bought by
Forbes Timothy J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2008
Sold by
Lytle Adam and Lytle Mindan
Bought by
Hay Guy F and Hay Tammy M
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in College Creek, IA

  • Mike Purcell Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Mike Purcell

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 686-6631

    82 Total Sales

    1 in College Creek

    $310,000 Price

    Mike Purcell
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  • Andrew Bruellman Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Concepts

    Andrew Bruellman

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Concepts

    (515) 575-2183

    218 Total Sales

    1 in College Creek

    $299,400 Price

    Andrew Bruellman
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  • Roger Wheeler Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    Roger Wheeler

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 461-6831

    327 Total Sales

    4 in College Creek

    $244K - $780K Price Range

    Roger Wheeler
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  • Jason Russell Real Estate Agent - Realty ONE Group Impact

    Jason Russell

    Responds Quickly

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 461-6743

    107 Total Sales

    1 in College Creek

    $439,000 Price

    Jason Russell
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  • Sharon Johnson Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Sharon Johnson

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6726

    87 Total Sales

    2 in College Creek

    $380,000 Price Range

    Sharon Johnson
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  • Sarah Laaser-Webb Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Sarah Laaser-Webb

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6907

    138 Total Sales

    7 in College Creek

    $161K - $450K Price Range

    Sarah Laaser-Webb
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$244,000 None Listed On Document
Invictus Investments Llc $164,500 None Available
Swope Jayson E $149,000 None Available
Forbes Timothy J $150,500 --
Hay Guy F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $204,000
Previous Owner Invictus Investment Llc $177,600
Previous Owner Invictus Investments Llc $100,000
Previous Owner Swope Jayson E $119,200
Previous Owner Lytle Adam D $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $244,000 -0.8% $235 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Price Changed $245,900 -1.6% $236 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $249,900 +51.9% $240 / Sq Ft
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $164,500 -5.9% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2016 04/07/16 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2016 03/25/16 For Sale $174,900 +17.4% $168 / Sq Ft
06/07/2013 06/07/13 Sold $149,000 -0.6% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/23/2013 04/23/13 For Sale $149,900 -- $144 / Sq Ft
04/21/2013 04/21/13 Pending -- -- --
Source: Des Moines Area Association 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 $3,368 $255,800 $61,600 $194,200
2024 $3,150 $221,800 $46,400 $175,400
2023 $3,122 $221,800 $46,400 $175,400
2022 $3,084 $185,600 $46,400 $139,200
2021 $3,218 $185,600 $46,400 $139,200
2020 $3,172 $182,900 $45,700 $137,200
2019 $3,172 $182,900 $45,700 $137,200
2018 $3,194 $182,900 $45,700 $137,200
2017 $3,194 $182,900 $45,700 $137,200
2016 $2,804 $159,200 $38,900 $120,300
2015 $2,804 $159,200 $38,900 $120,300
2014 $2,726 $151,700 $37,100 $114,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Roger Wheeler Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Signature

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Roger Wheeler

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 249-0107

    3 in this area

    327 Total Sales

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  • Shannon Salmon Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Shannon Salmon

    RE/MAX

    (612) 327-6536

    1 in this area

    129 Total Sales

    Shannon Salmon
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  • Jared Van Cleave Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jared Van Cleave

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 460-7777

    11 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Jared Van Cleave
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Marc Olson Team

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 707672

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-07-202-050

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 College Creek

5020 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA

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