NOT LISTED FOR SALE

708 Crawford Ave Ames, IA 50010

Brandshell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $214,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
891 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2018

Last sale price $140,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,286/month

28 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2018

Well-kept starter home in a quiet downtown neighborhood. 2B/2BA, 891 SF & recently refreshed, it has all the charm of a 1925 quality home w/ the benefits of an updated feel. Quaint entry porch opens into well laid-out floor plan on main level. Main bath has been renovated, hardwood floors under carpet & exposed in both BR's. Big windows on south let in tons of light. Newer furnace '08, A/C '07, new water heater in '16 and all appliances stay. Basement includes ample storage w/ shower, toilet & laundry, space could easily become 3rd BR or den with some work. Fully landscaped 7200 SF lawn w/ small garden, mature trees & back porch great for relaxing. Just east of Duff in downtown Ames, you'll be within walking distance of Main St. & short drive from I-35

Last Listed By

Jon Engelman

Friedrich Realty License #S640210 Listed on: 06/22/2018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,178

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 891.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck-Wood
  • Features:Porch - Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200.0
  • Parcel #: 09-02-403-060
  • Zoning: UCRM
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Quinn Amanda J and Quinn Will
Bought by
Box Thomas and Box Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Jon Engelman
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jared Van Cleave
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.38%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$199,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Outstanding Balance
$98,667
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,094

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2015
Closed on
Dec 31, 2015
Sold by
Little Thomas O and Little Keyan C
Bought by
Lensch Amanda J
Seller's Agent
Steve Bock
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Ben Engelman
Keller Williams Ames
List Price
$115,900
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$108,300
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Box Thomas $140,000 --
Lensch Amanda J $114,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Box Thomas $112,000
Previous Owner Lensch Amanda J $108,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Sold $140,000 -3.4% $157 / Sq Ft
07/21/2018 07/21/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $144,900 +27.1% $163 / Sq Ft
01/04/2016 01/04/16 Sold $114,000 -1.6% $128 / Sq Ft
11/01/2015 11/01/15 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2015 10/29/15 For Sale $115,900 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $2,178 $170,900 $33,400 $137,500
2023 $2,244 $170,900 $33,400 $137,500
2022 $2,216 $133,400 $33,400 $100,000
2021 $2,312 $133,400 $33,400 $100,000
2020 $2,278 $131,400 $32,800 $98,600
2019 $2,278 $131,400 $32,800 $98,600
2018 $2,018 $124,200 $31,100 $93,100
2017 $2,018 $124,200 $31,100 $93,100
2016 $1,800 $102,200 $31,300 $70,900
2015 $1,800 $102,200 $31,300 $70,900
2014 $1,680 $102,200 $31,300 $70,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jon Engelman

    Friedrich Realty

  • Jared Van Cleave

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jared Van Cleave

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 460-7777

    2 in this area

    188 Total Sales

    Jared Van Cleave
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  • Steve Bock

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Steve Bock

    RE/MAX

    (515) 231-1899

    238 Total Sales

    Steve Bock
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Ben Engelman

    Keller Williams Ames

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 49779

APN: 09-02-403-060

Iowa Story County Ames 50010 Brandshell

708 Crawford Ave, Ames, IA

Homes for Sale in Ames, IA

This home is located at 708 Crawford Ave, Ames, IA 50010 since 22 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $199,132, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 708 Crawford Ave is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Meeker Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

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