Investor Opportunity in Prime Ames Location!
Here's your chance to grab a property at a rare price point for Ames — perfect for investors, house flippers, or anyone looking to build equity fast. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is being sold AS-IS, offering tons of potential for updates and improvements. Located in an excellent, established neighborhood, it's surrounded by well-kept homes and close to parks, schools, and campus amenities.
Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, rent it out, or create your next project, this property's attractive pricing and prime location make it a standout find in today's market.
Don't miss this affordable entry point into the Ames market — opportunities like this don't come around often!
Selling AS-IS. All offers due by Monday, 10/27 by 3pm and reviewed on Tuesday 10/28.
Sold for $103,131
$103,131
1202 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
619sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1924
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$105,400 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$898 Estimated rent
Home value
$105,400
$95,000 - $117,000
$898/mo
Zestimate® history
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Established neighborhoodWell-kept homes
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Listed by:
Flanders Team 515-450-9890,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
Nancy K. Hagen, B42577
Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68733
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 619
- Total interior livable area: 619 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 619
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0903226110
- Zoning: UCRM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Tile, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Sold | $103,131+29.1%$167/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68733 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $79,900+142.1%$129/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68733 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2005 | Sold | $33,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,202 +2.4% | $117,200 +25.9% |
| 2024 | $1,174 -26.7% | $93,100 |
| 2023 | $1,602 +1.3% | $93,100 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,582 -4.4% | $104,100 |
| 2021 | $1,654 -7% | $104,100 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,779 -3.3% | $102,600 |
| 2019 | $1,841 +23.3% | $102,600 |
| 2018 | $1,493 +11.4% | $102,600 |
| 2017 | $1,340 +2.6% | $102,600 +23.8% |
| 2016 | $1,306 | $82,900 |
| 2015 | $1,306 +16.8% | $82,900 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $1,118 | $76,700 +5.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2011 | $1,040 +3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,010 +7.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $936 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $906 -0.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $910 -1.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $926 +12.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $826 +100.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $412 -47.8% | $63,600 |
| 2003 | $790 -16% | -- |
| 2002 | $941 +6.8% | $30,484 +4.6% |
| 2001 | $881 | $29,145 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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