$354,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2024

5427 Cervantes Dr Ames, IA 50014

College Creek Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
1,774 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2024

This 2-story home sits in the Hillside neighborhood in West Ames, just blocks from Edwards Elementary School and Daley Park. It offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2,330 tastefully finished sq ft of living space. There is the convenience of an attached 2-car garage, plus an updated deck, some updated windows, and an updated water heater, roof, gutters and downspouts. The deck sliding door is new and and the storm door is updated. Features include a gas fireplace, radon system, a large main level mudroom/laundry room with a closet. The kitchen is spacious and all appliances are included. The large primary bedroom provides a huge walk-in closet and a bathroom with double vanities. The lower level is finished with a 4th bedroom, a large bathroom, a family room, plus a bonus room perfect for a den/office or playroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gale Gehling

Keller Williams Ames License #S42816

Keller Williams Ames

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Petersen

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S60558

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Mcdonald Bradley J
Bought by
Taylor Wesley Brent and Jo Davies Taylor Kathy
Seller's Agent
Gale Gehling
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Petersen
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$354,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-4.3%
Total Days on Market
25
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$364,474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Mcdonald Holly
Bought by
Mcdonald Bradley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2015
Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Wei Wei and Zhang Rui
Bought by
Mcdonald Bradley J and Mcdonald Holly J
Seller's Agent
Karlai Thornburg
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marc Olson Team
RE/MAX Concepts-Nevada
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$231,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-7.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$223,290
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Map

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,957

Year Built

2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 556.0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas9: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood, Porch - Open
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Porch - Open: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

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
  • 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: 10344.0
  • Parcel #: 09-07-181-040
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Radon Mitigation System - Active

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $354,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $231,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $301,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,483 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $252,289 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $223,290 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $354,000 -4.3% $200 / Sq Ft
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2024 06/01/24 For Sale $369,900 +60.1% $209 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $231,000 -7.6% $131 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2015 03/12/15 For Sale $249,900 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

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 $4,957 $358,600 $66,400 $292,200
2023 $4,316 $358,600 $66,400 $292,200
2022 $4,262 $265,400 $66,400 $199,000
2021 $4,450 $265,400 $66,400 $199,000
2020 $4,412 $261,500 $65,400 $196,100
2019 $4,382 $261,500 $65,400 $196,100
2018 $4,421 $261,500 $65,400 $196,100
2017 $4,416 $261,500 $65,400 $196,100
2016 $3,512 $208,200 $40,600 $167,600
2015 $3,512 $208,200 $40,600 $167,600
2014 $3,402 $198,100 $38,600 $159,500
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 64874

APN: 09-07-181-040

Iowa Story County Ames 50014 College Creek

5427 Cervantes Dr, Ames, IA

Homes for Sale in Ames, IA

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