Sold for $90,000

$90,000

121 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

3beds

1,095sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1947

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$93,100 Zestimate^®

$82/sqft

$1,711 Estimated rent

Home value

$93,100

$84,000 - $103,000

$1,711/mo

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What's special

Attention contractors...Here is an opportunity for you. This home needs extensive work. It was a rental and has been vacant for over a year. This is a great location, Near ISU, Hy-Vee, banking, and restaurants and more, also on the Cy-Ride route. Come check it out.

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: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,095
Total interior livable area: 1,095 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,095

Property

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 188.10
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 0908201050
Zoning: Res-low density
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Block

Condition

Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $82/sqft
Tax assessed value: $169,300
Annual tax amount: $1,914
Date on market: 8/5/2025
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2025	Sold	$90,000-18.2%$82/sqft
Source: CIBR #68159 Report a problem
8/5/2025	Listed for sale	$110,000$100/sqft
Source: CIBR #68159 Report a problem
5/4/2016	Listing removed	$110,000$100/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS #44253 Report a problem
3/18/2016	Listed for sale	$110,000$100/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS #44253 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,914 +2.1%	$169,300 +28.3%
2024	$1,874 +3.1%	$132,000
2023	$1,818 +1.3%	$132,000 +22.2%
2022	$1,794 -4.2%	$108,000
2021	$1,872 +1.5%	$108,000 +1.5%
2020	$1,845 -3.3%	$106,400
2019	$1,909 -1.3%	$106,400
2018	$1,935 +0%	$106,400
2017	$1,934 +2.2%	$106,400 -0.9%
2016	$1,892	$107,400
2015	$1,892 +12.5%	$107,400 +8%
2014	$1,682	$99,400 +3.6%
2013	--	$95,900
2012	--	$95,900 +10.9%
2004	$641 +4.7%	$86,500
2003	$612 -51.4%	--
2002	$1,260 +3.8%	$40,818 +1.7%
2001	$1,213	$40,117