Seller's Agent in 2025
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
(515) 460-7777
164 Total Sales
Discover your dream acreage with this beautifully renovated 1978 ranch home, perfectly situated on 9.85 acres of serene Iowa countryside, just 15 minutes northwest of Ames. Offering breathtaking views, this property includes 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an oversized 2.5-car attached garage, blending modern comfort with rural charm.
The main floor welcomes you with a spacious living room showcasing stunning vistas, a dining area, and a massive kitchen complete with a center island and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The sunken family room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace (gas starter) and provides access to a screened-in porch, composite deck, and the oversized garage with separate basement access. The main level also includes a common full bathroom, two generously sized bedrooms, and a luxurious primary suite boasting a private 3⁄4 bathroom with dual sinks and a tiled walk-in shower.
The fully finished lower level expands your living space with a large family room, two additional bedrooms, a 3⁄4 bathroom, and a home theater room with all equipment and furnishings included. Additional features include ample storage spaces, a hidden cold storage room, a sauna, and a laundry room with a convenient wet bar.
The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring a large storage shed, a concrete pad ready for a future shop, mature trees, vibrant pastures, and lush green spaces. Enjoy apple, cherry, and crabapple trees, vibrant perennials, and incredible sunrises and sunsets.
Recent updates ensure peace of mind, including a 2024 furnace, 2023 water heater, 2019 AC, 2019 kitchen appliances and washer/dryer, 2018 roof, 2022 sauna, updated electrical, and more. With all-new trim, doors, flooring, fresh paint, and a 1-year AHS warranty, this property is truly move-in ready (be sure to check the improvements list as well as the list of included, excluded and available for purchase items located in the additional documents section).
Don't miss this slice of Iowa acreage paradise and schedule your tour today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S57980 Listed on: 01/24/2025
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $725,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $515,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $645,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $484,300 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | Sold | $725,000 | -2.7% | $397 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2025 02/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/24/2025 01/24/25 | For Sale | $745,000 | -- | $408 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $9,154 | $730,000 | $314,400 | $415,600 |
| 2024 | $8,664 | $694,400 | $292,800 | $401,600 |
| 2023 | $7,518 | $694,400 | $292,800 | $401,600 |
| 2022 | $7,474 | $515,200 | $218,000 | $297,200 |
| 2021 | $7,632 | $515,200 | $218,000 | $297,200 |
| 2020 | $5,710 | $490,900 | $185,300 | $305,600 |
| 2019 | $5,710 | $480,400 | $185,300 | $295,100 |
| 2018 | $5,304 | $318,500 | $163,500 | $155,000 |
| 2017 | $5,304 | $318,500 | $163,500 | $155,000 |
| 2016 | $4,876 | $293,300 | $141,000 | $152,300 |
| 2015 | $4,876 | $293,300 | $141,000 | $152,300 |
| 2014 | $4,790 | $293,300 | $141,000 | $152,300 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
(515) 460-7777
164 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jayce Schorn-Pedro
RE/MAX
(515) 451-0347
194 Total Sales
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 66351
APN: 01-31-100-230