This lovable home built 1939 is practically new! Conveniently located in north central Ames features updated electrical, plumbing, cabinets, fixtures, and more. Refinished original hardwood floors. This home has a great backyard with a great enclosed deck, patio and shed. The first floor has an open kitchen/dining/living space with fireplace. Remodeled basement has a family room,bedroom/office. 3/4 bath and laundry. Perfect for a first time home buyer. Book your private showing today!!!
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1209 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,118sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$258,300 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$1,545 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,300
$230,000 - $289,000
$1,545/mo
Zestimate® history
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Remodeled basementRefinished original hardwood floorsGreat backyardEnclosed deckFamily room
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Listed by:
Andrew Chaplin 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Mark Greenfield, B33703
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 65903
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Basement
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Concrete, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,118
- Total interior livable area: 1,118 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 793
- Finished area below ground: 507
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0903229040
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Passive
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $245,000-2%$219/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #65903 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000+26.9%$224/sqft |
Source: CIBR #65903 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2017 | Sold | $197,000+1%$176/sqft |
Source: CIBR #46637 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $195,000+59.8%$174/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #46637 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2015 | Sold | $122,000-2.3%$109/sqft |
Source: CIBR #41781 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $124,900-3.8%$112/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #41781 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2014 | Listing removed | $129,900$116/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #40367 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2014 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$116/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #40367 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $134,900+12.4%$121/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #40367 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2006 | Sold | $120,000$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,256 +2.3% | $242,100 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $3,184 +11.3% | $234,700 |
| 2023 | $2,860 +1.3% | $234,700 +31.2% |
| 2022 | $2,824 -4.3% | $178,900 |
| 2021 | $2,950 -3.5% | $178,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,057 -3.3% | $176,300 |
| 2019 | $3,163 +39.5% | $176,300 |
| 2018 | $2,268 +7.3% | $176,300 +26.8% |
| 2017 | $2,114 -6.1% | $139,000 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $2,252 | $125,900 -7.8% |
| 2015 | $2,252 +12.4% | $136,600 |
| 2014 | $2,004 | $136,600 +11% |
| 2013 | -- | $123,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $123,100 |
| 2011 | $1,830 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,784 +7.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,666 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,614 +0.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,600 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,598 +4.7% | $115,800 |
| 2003 | $1,526 -10.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,700 +9.4% | $55,078 +7.2% |
| 2001 | $1,553 | $51,370 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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