NOT LISTED FOR SALE

712 Ridgewood Ave Ames, IA 50010

Estimated Value: $218,000 - $250,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 6, 2025

Last sale price $230,000 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,480 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome home to this 1929-built, charming, bungalow nestled in the sought after Brookside neighborhood. With 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1,144 sq ft, this home blends historic character with modern comfort (updated electric, all new windows/doors, solar, newer appliances, fresh paint). The welcoming front porch, the bright sunroom, and back deck invite relaxing indoor-outdoor living. Garden space and a chicken coop for your outdoor hobbies. A detached garage and full, water proofed basement provide utility and flexibility. Located within walking distance to downtown Ames, Brookside Park, and Ames High and not far from Iowa State University. This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful home in a prime location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jen Burkamper

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #B40580 Listed on: 10/02/2025

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Co-Listed By

Jaelynn Burkamper

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S73001

Last Buyer's Agent

Harley Thomas

Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S72299000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 9,480

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • 9,480 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-03-425-320

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

9,480 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Co List Office Mls Id: REMAX
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1144.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck-Wood: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

Utilities

  • 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: 9480.0
  • Parcel #: 09-03-425-320
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation:Solar: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jen Burkamper
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Harley Thomas
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.13%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$234,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$183,600
Outstanding Balance
$183,080
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2017
Closed on
Sep 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Duane Huffer
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jen Burkamper
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$230,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $183,600
Previous Owner $130,500
Previous Owner $134,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $230,000 -4.1% $201 / Sq Ft
10/11/2025 10/11/25 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $239,900 +42.8% $210 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Sold $168,000 -4.0% $147 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/07/2017 08/07/17 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 For Sale $175,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
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 $2,530 $217,900 $61,600 $156,300
2024 $2,474 $184,700 $39,700 $145,000
2023 $2,524 $184,700 $39,700 $145,000
2022 $2,524 $158,900 $39,700 $119,200
2021 $2,604 $158,900 $39,700 $119,200
2020 $2,562 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2019 $2,562 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2018 $2,584 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2017 $2,584 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2016 $2,390 $144,400 $46,100 $98,300
2015 $2,390 $144,400 $46,100 $98,300
2014 $2,246 $133,700 $42,700 $91,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jen Burkamper

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jen Burkamper

    RE/MAX

    (515) 708-1045

    155 Total Sales

    Jen Burkamper
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jaelynn Burkamper

    RE/MAX

    (515) 298-3716

    30 Total Sales

    Jaelynn Burkamper
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Harley Thomas

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    (641) 387-6721

    7 Total Sales

    Harley Thomas
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Duane Huffer

    Friedrich Realty

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68599

APN: 09-03-425-320

Iowa Story County Ames 50010

712 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA

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