NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56934 245th St Ames, IA 50010

Estimated Value: $262,000 - $270,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,689 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 16, 2025

Last sale price $255,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,666 / mo

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Machine Shed
  • Level Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of July 2025

2.8 Acres and new 26x30 metal shed in 2019. The house is being sold as is. Perfect spot to build your dream home and just minutes from Ames or have your own hobby acreage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Frisk

First Property Management of Ames License #B38841 Listed on: 02/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Frisk

First Property Management of Ames License #B38841 Listed on: 02/01/2025

Property Details

Property Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned A-1 Agricultura

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,689 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Well House

Farming

  • Machine Shed
  • Farm

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Rural Water
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-18-400-140

Property Details

Property Type

Other

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Directions: Take the first EXIT off 30 Towards Nevada, Take 241st Street (Frontage Road), Left on Sand Hill Trail, Right on 245th Last house on the south side of the road.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1062.0
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Foundation:Stone2: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Machine Shed: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Propane Tnk - Rented: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum: Yes
  • Features:Water Softner-Rented: Yes
  • Water:Rural: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Aluminum
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block, Stone
  • Other Structures: Machine Shed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Rural
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer Septic: Yes
  • Water Well: 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: 121968.0
  • Parcel #: 10-18-400-140
  • Zoning: A-1 Agricultura

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike Frisk
First Property Management of Ames
Buyer's Agent
Mike Frisk
First Property Management of Ames
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.27%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$264,354

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,354
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2018
Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
James Horstman
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Mike Frisk
First Property Management of Ames
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
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

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$255,000 None Listed On Document
$150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $150,000
Closed $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $255,000 -7.3% $151 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $275,000 +83.3% $163 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $150,000 -9.1% $89 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Sale $165,000 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $2,858 $246,600 $215,100 $31,500
2024 $2,790 $248,400 $215,500 $32,900
2023 $2,138 $248,400 $215,500 $32,900
2022 $2,136 $161,700 $134,000 $27,700
2021 $2,288 $161,700 $134,000 $27,700
2020 $2,072 $161,700 $134,000 $27,700
2019 $2,072 $148,800 $134,000 $14,800
2018 $1,678 $119,200 $86,800 $32,400
2017 $1,678 $119,200 $86,800 $32,400
2016 $1,944 $138,800 $86,800 $52,000
2015 $1,944 $138,800 $86,800 $52,000
2014 $1,914 $134,400 $86,800 $47,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mike Frisk

    First Property Management of Ames

    (515) 292-5020

    12 Total Sales

    Mike Frisk
    Section Image
  • James Horstman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    James Horstman

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (515) 720-7859

    179 Total Sales

    James Horstman
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66464

APN: 10-18-400-140

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

56934 245th St, Ames, IA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.