NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5317 Cervantes Dr Ames, IA 50014

College Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $368,000 - $398,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 15, 2025

Last sale price $375,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,519 / mo

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of October 2025

A lot of home for a great price!
Very spacious ranch home in a convenient SW Ames location! Settled in an established neighborhood, this property offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2300 square feet of living space. Family room with hardwood floors and large windows with southern exposure, primary suite with vaulted ceilings and private deck, a lower level with daylight windows and an ABUNDANCE of storage space. The attached 2 car garage has built in cabinets and second refrigerator. Large, fenced backyard with a big deck and firepit, there is also an invisible fence located in the front yard of the home. The roof was replaced in 2024. BRAND NEW HVAC system 6/24/2025. This home is in close proximity to ISU, Daley Park with walking paths, schools, and HWY 30. AHS Home Warranty included with home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Carmer

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S43949 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Sullivan

Friedrich Realty License #S695410

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 10,221 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73 x 141
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Trim
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,554 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-07-180-110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

10,221 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 73 x 141
  • Directions: Wilder Ave. to Cervantes Drive
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1554.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1998
  • 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
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Features:Invisible Fence: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum: Yes
  • Features:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch - Open: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 812.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Invisible, Fenced
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Wood Deck
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • 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: 10221.0
  • Parcel #: 09-07-180-110
  • Zoning: Residential

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Sep 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katie Carmer
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Joel Sullivan
Friedrich Realty
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.06%
Views
162
Current Estimated Value
$385,259

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,259
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.43%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$297,506
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,753

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
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

  • Cody Greenfield Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Cody Greenfield

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 686-6406

    171 Total Sales

    1 in College Creek

    $130,000 Price

    Cody Greenfield
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  • James Horstman Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    James Horstman

    Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    (515) 305-3017

    172 Total Sales

    10 in College Creek

    $157K - $385K Price Range

    James Horstman
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  • Kris Barrientos Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    Kris Barrientos

    Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

    (515) 686-6539

    44 Total Sales

    2 in College Creek

    $284,000 Price Range

    Kris Barrientos
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  • Kevin Holmes Real Estate Agent - Weichert, Miller & Clark

    Kevin Holmes

    Weichert, Miller & Clark

    (515) 715-4181

    48 Total Sales

    2 in College Creek

    $252,000 Price Range

    Kevin Holmes
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  • Mike Purcell Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Mike Purcell

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 686-6631

    78 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

    217 Total Sales

    1 in College Creek

    $299,400 Price

    Andrew Bruellman
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$375,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $300,000
Previous Owner $190,000
Previous Owner $162,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $375,000 -2.6% $241 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $384,900 -1.1% $248 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $389,000 -1.5% $250 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $395,000 -- $254 / 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 $4,764 $365,100 $71,500 $293,600
2024 $4,674 $338,700 $65,600 $273,100
2023 $4,266 $338,700 $65,600 $273,100
2022 $4,212 $262,400 $65,600 $196,800
2021 $4,396 $262,400 $65,600 $196,800
2020 $4,358 $258,500 $64,600 $193,900
2019 $4,330 $258,500 $64,600 $193,900
2018 $4,367 $258,500 $64,600 $193,900
2017 $4,362 $258,500 $64,600 $193,900
2016 $3,998 $235,700 $41,700 $194,000
2015 $3,998 $235,700 $41,700 $194,000
2014 $3,878 $224,500 $39,700 $184,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Carmer Real Estate Agent - Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Katie Carmer

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 231-9257

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Katie Carmer
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  • Joel Sullivan Real Estate Agent - Friedrich Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Joel Sullivan

    Friedrich Realty

    (515) 290-8385

    3 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Joel Sullivan
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66798

APN: 09-07-180-110

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 College Creek

5317 Cervantes Dr, Ames, IA

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