$313,000
$18K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,993/month

Total Views 2,583
-- Bed
-- Bath
2,800 Sq Ft
$112 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

Completely updated and ideally located in the heart of downtown Ames, this 3-plex investment property offers exceptional convenience and strong rental appeal. Just steps from the library, shopping, restaurants, parks, hospital, and bus stop, tenants enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle in one of Ames? most desirable areas. Extensive updates by top local contractors have been completed throughout the property, including all new electrical wiring, new lights and switches, much of the plumbing replaced, wallpaper removed, cracks fixed and drywall added, and fully updated bathrooms with new vanities and toilets, and updated kitchens. Each unit features new top-quality LVP flooring, fresh paint, new blinds, great storage, and an abundance of natural light from many newer windows. On-site laundry adds convenience for tenants. Major mechanical updates include a newer boiler (2022), providing peace of mind for years to come. All three units are fully updated, making this an easy-to-rent, low-maintenance investment in a high-demand downtown location. An added income bonus includes 18 rentable parking spaces located in the rear with alley access, currently rented at $50 per month per space. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey multi-family property with strong rental potential and additional income in the heart of downtown Ames.

Listing Agent

Gina McAndrews

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S597830 Listed on: 01/29/2026

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 3 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-02-331-050

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,560

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Multi-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Directions: Reach out to Listing agent for directions
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Foundation:Stone2: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Cooling:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Basement:Full2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Steel Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Keywords:Garage Type3: Detached
  • Keywords:Parking Spaces2: 11 - 20 Spaces

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12600.0
  • Parcel #: 09-02-331-050
  • Zoning: NC

Rental Info

  • Who Pays Trash: Landlord
  • Who Pays Water: Landlord

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4560.0

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Home Values in the Area

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
2025 $4,560 $228,500 $63,000 $165,500
2024 $4,464 $314,300 $171,400 $142,900
2023 $2,884 $314,300 $171,400 $142,900
2022 $3,354 $171,400 $171,400 $0
2021 $2,862 $171,400 $171,400 $0
2020 $3,052 $136,000 $136,000 $0
2019 $3,052 $136,000 $136,000 $0
2018 $3,056 $123,600 $123,600 $0
2017 $3,056 $123,600 $123,600 $0
2016 $2,548 $93,300 $93,300 $0
2015 $2,548 $93,300 $93,300 $0
2014 $2,554 $88,000 $88,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Price Changed $313,000 -5.4% $112 / Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 For Sale $331,000 +298.8% $118 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold $83,000 -17.0% -- View Prior Sale
12/06/2011 12/06/11 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2011 04/12/11 For Sale $100,000 -- --
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $110,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69312

APN: 09-02-331-050

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