$395,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

5301 Skycrest Cir Ames, IA 50010

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
0.79 Acres

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 5301 Skycrest Circle in this secluded North Ames neighborhood where Homes like these don't come up for sale very often. Conveniently located nearby Ada Hayden Heritage Park and Lake yet still close enough to all the amenities of North Ames in the Gilbert Schools District.This particular gem sits in a cul-de-sac on a 0.79 Acres Lot (34,412 SF Lot) and backs Wooded Lots so you get lots of privacy and every day feels like a retreat in the Vacation Home of your dreams in the Woods. Rural Water services the House and there is a Well Water Spigot outside the Home for your exterior watering needs. A 240 Amp Electric Breaker Panel for the House and a separate 240 Amp Electric Breaker Panel for the Attached 2-Car Garage.And once you enter the Home, you are immediately met with an abundance of natural light from the Tall Vaulted Ceilings with Wood Beams, Floor-to-Ceiling Brick Wood Burning Fireplace between the Great Living Room and the Kitchen and Dining space. There are 3 updated Double Sliding Doors in the Great Living Room, the Entry area and Hallway and in the Primary Bedroom Suite all leading to the New Large Concrete Patio poured in 2020 in the Backyard.The Kitchen with updated Stainless-Steel Appliances including a built-in Wall Oven and beautiful dark Kitchen Cabinets tastefully compliment the dark wood beams. The Kitchen and Dining are located in the front of the Home and their beautiful windows go all the way up to the tall Ceilings. The Great Living Room is in the back of the Home and has Floor-to-Ceiling Windows that perfectly picture your beautiful private wooded backyard with tons of natural light.This Ranch Home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a 2-Car Attached Garage. The Primary Suite has an ensuite Bath with a Walk-in Shower with a Glass Door Enclosure. There's also an updated Double Sliding Doors off the Primary Bedroom that provide direct access to the Large Concrete Patio in the Backyard. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Hall Bathroom with a Tub. All Bedrooms have beautiful real Hardwood Floors. There is a partial Basement with 697 SF with a 275 SF finished Rec Room space. Basement also has your Laundry Room, Utility Room and Storage. Other features are Cedar Shake Roof Shingles and Radon Mitigation System already installed.Sellers requests private Showings to identified and pre-approved Buyers only so there will be no Open Houses. Contact your Agent for more details and available showing times.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Baba Agbaje

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S59802 Listed on: 05/06/2025

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Nate Nerem

Nerem & Associates License #B57254

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Rural Water
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 0.79 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-23-175-170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,998

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Directions: From I-35 take the 13th Street exit and head East on 13th Street to Grand Ave. (Hwy. 69). Turn right and head North on Grand Ave. to Arrasmith Trail. Turn right on Arrasmith Trail to Skycrest Dr. Turn right at Skycrest Dr. then turn right again on Skycrest Dr. then turn left onto Skycrest Cir.
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Radon Mitigation System - Active: Yes
  • Water:Rural: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 275.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Patio3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 2 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Rural
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic: Yes
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 150.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): Yes
  • General Information:Association Fee: 150.0
  • General Information:Association Fee Per: Yearly

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34412.0
  • Parcel #: 05-23-175-170
  • Zoning: R-1

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Active

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Merchant Revocable Trust and Merchant Frank
Bought by
Turk Daniel and Turk Karianna
Seller's Agent
Baba Agbaje
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Nate Nerem
Nerem & Associates
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-7.06%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$379,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.08%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Outstanding Balance
$315,469
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2023
Sold by
Merchant Frank and Merchant Therese L
Bought by
Merchant Revocable Trust and Merchant

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2014
Sold by
Christian Chandra and Christian Russell
Bought by
Merchant Frank and Merchant Therese L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,560
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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 $395,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Legal Action Court Order $220,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $316,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,560 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $395,000 -7.1% $284 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $425,000 -- $305 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,998 $327,200 $163,900 $163,300
2023 $3,472 $327,200 $163,900 $163,300
2022 $3,452 $243,600 $117,000 $126,600
2021 $3,602 $243,600 $117,000 $126,600
2020 $3,648 $237,100 $110,500 $126,600
2019 $3,648 $237,100 $110,500 $126,600
2018 $3,276 $205,800 $88,000 $117,800
2017 $3,276 $205,800 $88,000 $117,800
2016 $2,820 $179,100 $71,300 $107,800
2015 $2,820 $179,100 $71,300 $107,800
2014 $2,556 $165,700 $71,300 $94,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67306

APN: 05-23-175-170