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    • Price cut: $10K (7/20)
    $285,000

    1001 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    4beds
    1,495sqft
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    $2,012/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    6,538 Square Feet Lot
    $280,800 Zestimate®
    $191/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home tucked away at the end of a quiet street in Ames. The heart of the home is the renovated open-concept kitchen and living area, created by opening up the main floor to provide a bright, welcoming space that's perfect for everyday living and entertaining. With approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, this home offers a comfortable layout, thoughtful updates, and room to make it your own. Recent major improvements include a new roof, siding, and driveway (2025), along with a new furnace and water heater (2022), providing peace of mind for years to come. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard featuring raised garden beds, ideal for gardening enthusiasts, plus a detached two-car garage for added storage and convenience. The unfinished basement offers excellent potential for additional living space, storage, or a workshop area. Conveniently located near parks, walking areas, and local amenities, this move-in-ready home combines modern updates, charm, and a peaceful setting.
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    Bryan Curtis (515)770-2491,

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    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743346MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,495
      • Total interior livable area: 1,495 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,538 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 54.50 x 120
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0902207050
      • Zoning: UCRM

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1948

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ames

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $191/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $204,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,184
      • Date on market: 6/17/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 43 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $280,800

        $267,000 - $295,000

        $1,680/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/30/2026Pending sale$285,000$191/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        7/20/2026Price change$285,000-3.4%$191/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        7/6/2026Price change$295,000-3.3%$197/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        6/29/2026Price change$305,000-3.2%$204/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        6/26/2026Price change$315,000-3%$211/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        6/21/2026Price change$324,900-3%$217/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$334,900+84%$224/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743346 Report a problem
        5/10/2018Sold$182,000+17.4%$122/sqft
        Source: CIBR #48984 Report a problem
        7/10/2014Sold$155,000+0.1%$104/sqft
        Source: CIBR #40166 Report a problem
        5/29/2014Pending sale$154,900$104/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate Report a problem
        5/23/2014Listed for sale$154,900+15.6%$104/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #40166 Report a problem
        7/5/2012Sold$134,000-4.2%$90/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/29/2012Listing removed$139,900$94/sqft
        Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #34744 Report a problem
        2/10/2012Listed for sale$139,900$94/sqft
        Source: Hunziker & Associates #34744 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,184 +2.1%$204,600 -6.8%
        2024$3,118 +9.4%$219,500
        2023$2,850 +1.2%$219,500 +29.6%
        2022$2,816 -4.1%$169,400
        2021$2,936 +1.4%$169,400 +1.5%
        2020$2,894 -3.3%$166,900
        2019$2,995 +20.9%$166,900
        2018$2,477 +6.6%$166,900
        2017$2,324 +2.5%$166,900 +21.4%
        2016$2,268 $137,500
        2015$2,268 $137,500
        2014$2,268 $137,500 +6.3%
        2013-- $129,300
        2012-- $129,300
        2011$1,928 +2.7%--
        2010$1,878 +6.9%--
        2009$1,756 +3.3%--
        2008$1,700 +1.4%--
        2007$1,676 -2%--
        2006$1,710 +4.5%--
        2005$1,636 +0.2%--
        2004$1,632 +4.9%$118,200
        2003$1,556 -10.1%--
        2002$1,730 +7.3%$56,059 +5.1%
        2001$1,613 $53,339
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Sunrise Addition

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        79 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Ames

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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