$174,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2018

926 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
7,308 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Roosevelt Park

About This Home

As of February 2018

Updated charming 2 story craftsman-style home with 4 BR and 3 Baths. Convenient location in downtown Ames. Closing to cyride, shopping and ISU campus. Move in condition! Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karlai Thornburg

Friedrich Iowa Realty License #S37384 Listed on: 09/13/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Block

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,308 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RM

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0902109160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,190

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960.0
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Floor:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Features:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • 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, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ames

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7308.0
  • Parcel #: 0902109160
  • Zoning: RM
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Wittrock Daniel A
Bought by
Smith Jennifer D and Smith-Wittrock Jennifer D
Current Estimated Value
$249,577

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2021
Sold by
Smith-Wittrock Jennifer D and Wittrock Daniel A
Bought by
Smith-Wittroc Jennifer D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2017
Closed on
Feb 8, 2018
Sold by
Li Jiayi
Bought by
Smith Jennifer D
Seller's Agent
Karlai Thornburg
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christian Block
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$174,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-3.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$168,780
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2016
Closed on
Sep 20, 2016
Sold by
Bayliss Joen L and Bayliss Gary W
Bought by
Li Jiayi
Seller's Agent
Tami Hicks
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Karlai Thornburg
Friedrich Iowa Realty
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-10.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2011
Closed on
Apr 2, 2012
Sold by
Janssen Adam J and Janssen Claire
Bought by
Bayliss Joen L and Bayliss Gary W
Seller's Agent
Vicki Hill
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Tami Hicks
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$126,000
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$95,200
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2008
Sold by
Allen Brad and Allen Sherree
Bought by
Janssen Adam T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,500
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2008
Sold by
Allen Brad D and Allen Sherree L
Bought by
Hirschy Loren L and Hirschy Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,700
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $173,500 --
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $119,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $122,500 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $168,780 Unknown
Previous Owner $95,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Sold $174,000 -3.3% $100 / Sq Ft
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2017 09/13/17 For Sale $179,900 +9.0% $103 / Sq Ft
09/22/2016 09/22/16 Sold $165,000 -10.8% $95 / Sq Ft
09/12/2016 09/12/16 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2016 04/13/16 For Sale $184,900 +55.4% $106 / Sq Ft
04/10/2012 04/10/12 Sold $119,000 -5.6% $68 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2011 08/08/11 For Sale $126,000 -- $72 / 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 $2,190 $164,600 $39,700 $124,900
2023 $2,524 $164,600 $39,700 $124,900
2022 $2,492 $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 $2,736 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2017 $2,736 $156,600 $39,200 $117,400
2016 $2,182 $123,900 $29,800 $94,100
2015 $2,182 $123,900 $29,800 $94,100
2014 $2,226 $123,900 $29,800 $94,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 48114

APN: 09-02-109-160