NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5334 543rd Ave Ames, IA 50010

Ames Area

Estimated Value: $334,000 - $355,567

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,201 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 16, 2025

Last sale price $338,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,206 / mo

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Hilly Lot
  • No HOA
  • Gilbert Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Laaser-Webb

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

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Last Buyer's Agent

Carrie Warren

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S68540

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 30,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Hilly Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Active Radon Mitigation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,201 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0.71 Acres

Parking

2

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
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck-Wood: 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

  • 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: 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2025
Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Laaser-Webb
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Warren
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$338,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.59%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$343,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.29%
Original Mortgage
$327,860
Interest Rate
0.065%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jenna Fitch
FURMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Laaser-Webb
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$308,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,100
2.7%
Views
120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$261,800
Interest Rate
0.0642%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,750
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$338,000 None Listed On Document
$308,000 None Listed On Document
$125,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $327,860
Closed $261,800
Previous Owner $184,000
Previous Owner $29,800
Previous Owner $119,200
Previous Owner $118,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $338,000 -0.6% $281 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
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 View Prior Sale
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®

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 $4,064 $322,000 $165,800 $156,200
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Laaser-Webb

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Laaser-Webb

    RE/MAX

    (515) 451-9256

    142 Total Sales

    Sarah Laaser-Webb
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Carrie Warren

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 450-7540

    17 Total Sales

    Carrie Warren
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jenna Fitch

    FURMAN REALTY

    (515) 232-8884

    9 Total Sales

    Jenna Fitch
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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68266

APN: 05-23-180-165

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

5334 543rd Ave, Ames, IA

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