$340,000

5334 543rd Ave Ames, IA 50010

Estimated payment $2,158/month

Total Views 3,786
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,201 Sq Ft
$283 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hilly Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Welcome home to your peaceful retreat nestled on nearly 3/4 an acre. Located in the Gilbert School district, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with walk out basement has plenty of room to spread out. You'll enjoy the scenic views off the large deck that overlook the backyard play area and plentiful, mature trees. Enjoy hobbies or need extra storage? The oversized garage is insulated with an added overhead door to the backyard and is perfect for a shop. New roof, updated vinyl siding and windows.

Listing Agent

Sarah Laaser-Webb

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S60241 Listed on: 08/22/2025

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Hilly Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Active Radon Mitigation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,201 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-23-180-165

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,834

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1201.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Features:Radon Mitigation System - Active: Yes
  • Basement Walkout: Yes
  • Water:Rural: Yes
  • Terrain:Hilly: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 585.0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Hilly
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood Deck

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 2.5 Car

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30928.0
  • Parcel #: 05-23-180-165
  • Zoning: R-1

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Active

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,834 $314,200 $163,900 $150,300
2023 $3,314 $314,200 $163,900 $150,300
2022 $3,294 $232,900 $117,000 $115,900
2021 $3,434 $232,900 $117,000 $115,900
2020 $3,478 $226,400 $110,500 $115,900
2019 $3,478 $226,400 $110,500 $115,900
2018 $2,930 $185,000 $88,000 $97,000
2017 $2,930 $185,000 $88,000 $97,000
2016 $1,936 $164,800 $71,300 $93,500
2015 $1,936 $125,700 $71,300 $54,400
2014 $1,904 $125,700 $71,300 $54,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $340,000 +10.4% $283 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Sold $308,000 +2.7% $237 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2023 03/13/23 For Sale $299,900 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $308,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $261,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $29,800 Commercial
Previous Owner $119,200 Commercial
Previous Owner $118,750 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68266

APN: 05-23-180-165