$204,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2026

521 13th St Ames, IA 50010

Ames Area
2 Beds
1 Bath
979 Sq Ft
0.28 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 6, 2026

$208 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of July 2026

Charming 2BR, 1 bath 1.5 story home with incredible curb appeal featuring a private backyard and patio, complete with a cute picket fence. The main floor hosts a charming kitchen, living room with fireplace and space for a dining table, full bath and laundry. The south-facing windows flood the space with natural light. Kitchen with newer stainless appliances. As you make your way upstairs, the two bedrooms with dormer style windows adds extra charm to each room. Updates include: new roof (2026), furnace and AC (2019), tankless water heater (2018), refinished floors and fresh paint in 2nd bedroom. The garage is extra deep for storage and has a built-in workbench. Perfectly situated in the middle of Ames, you will find yourself within walking distance to downtown, shopping, medical facilities, and schools. Showing time availability is restricted due to seller's schedule. Showings Friday-Sunday only. Offers will be accepted no sooner than Tuesday, May 26th at 2pm. Please allow 24 hours for consideration.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Traci Jennings

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S39814 Listed on: 05/16/2026

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Skluzacek

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 12,138 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 979 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-35-354-180

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Directions: Please use gps.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 576.0
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

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
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12138.0
  • Parcel #: 05-35-354-180
  • Zoning: Res

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2023
Closed on
Oct 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristen Tibben
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Vanderwilt
Friedrich Realty
List Price
$162,900
Sold Price
$162,900
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.94%
Original Mortgage
$159,948
Outstanding Balance
$155,406
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$51,625
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $163,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $159,948 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2026 07/06/26 Sold $204,000 -2.9% $208 / Sq Ft
05/26/2026 05/26/26 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2026 05/16/26 For Sale $210,000 +28.9% $215 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Sold $162,900 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2023 08/29/23 For Sale $162,900 -- $166 / 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 $1,894 $172,500 $66,800 $105,700
2024 $1,706 $130,600 $27,400 $103,200
2023 $1,692 $130,600 $27,400 $103,200
2022 $1,670 $109,500 $27,400 $82,100
2021 $1,746 $109,500 $27,400 $82,100
2020 $1,718 $107,900 $27,000 $80,900
2019 $1,718 $107,900 $27,000 $80,900
2018 $1,732 $107,900 $27,000 $80,900
2017 $1,732 $107,900 $27,000 $80,900
2016 $1,806 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2015 $1,806 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2014 $1,712 $104,000 $39,900 $64,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Traci Jennings

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Traci Jennings

    RE/MAX

    (515) 291-8720

    816 Total Sales

    Traci Jennings
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Beth Skluzacek

    CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

    (515) 296-4680

    3,497 Total Sales

    Beth Skluzacek
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  • Kristen Tibben

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kristen Tibben

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 450-9334

    56 Total Sales

    Kristen Tibben
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  • Patty Meese

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Patty Meese

    Friedrich Realty

    (800) 681-7333

    132 Total Sales

    Patty Meese
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Laura Vanderwilt

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 313-8865

    40 Total Sales

    Laura Vanderwilt
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 70211

APN: 05-35-354-180

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

521 13th St, Ames, IA

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