$270,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
-- Beds
-- Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
0.29 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2026

$96 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 12,600 Sq Ft lot
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Vinyl Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2026

Completely updated and ideally located in the heart of downtown Ames, this 3-plex investment property with 18 rentable parking spots 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, newer windows, new front steps and new exterior paint, much of the plumbing replaced, wallpaper removed, cracks fixed and drywall added, 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina McAndrews

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S597830 Listed on: 05/15/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Van Cleave

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S57980

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 12,600 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • 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

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: Residential Income
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Exterior: Steel Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • 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
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12600.0
  • 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2026
Closed on
Jun 26, 2026
Sold by
Blair Homestead Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gina McAndrews
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$294,331
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,331
-8.27%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2025
Sold by
Ames Apartments Llc
Bought by
Blair Homestead Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $110,000 None Listed On Document
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $134,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $66,400 Commercial
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $270,000 -6.6% $96 / Sq Ft
06/04/2026 06/04/26 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Price Changed $289,000 -1.8% $103 / Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 For Sale $294,331 +254.6% $105 / 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®

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 $3,142 $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

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 70203

APN: 09-02-331-050

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