Welcome home to this amazing and well updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch set on a spacious .42-acre corner lot (two combined lots) in the heart of Cambridge. This 1,236 sq ft, one-level home has been well maintained and thoughtfully updated on the major items in a home, offering true move-in-ready peace of mind.
Recent updates include a new roof and gutters, a new HVAC system, a tankless water heater, a whole-home water filtration system, and new windows throughout ? plus a heated garage for year-round comfort, and so much more. The easy, efficient ranch layout is complemented by an oversized corner lot with plenty of room to garden, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors.
Located in the coveted Ballard School District and within the Ames metro area, Cambridge offers close-knit, small-town charm with quick access to Ames and the greater Des Moines area. This is a rare chance to own a ranch home where the big-ticket updates are already done. Schedule your showing today!
All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
$260,000
121 S Sycamore St, Cambridge, IA 50046
4beds
1,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Easy efficient ranch layoutNew windows throughoutNew roof and guttersNew hvac systemWhole-home water filtration systemTankless water heater
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Listed by:
Matt Law (515)313-6138,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747956
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,236
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 1421375200
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,448
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+76.9%$210/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747956 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2018 | Sold | $147,000-1.3%$119/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #50574 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,000+17.8%$121/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #50574 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2003 | Sold | $126,500$102/sqft |
Source: CIBR #16040 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,330 +1.4% | $213,000 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $3,284 +1.2% | $195,300 |
| 2023 | $3,244 +4.5% | $195,300 +20% |
| 2022 | $3,104 +4.5% | $162,700 |
| 2021 | $2,970 +2.3% | $162,700 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $2,902 +15.4% | $147,500 |
| 2019 | $2,516 +8.2% | $147,500 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $2,325 +7.9% | $126,200 |
| 2017 | $2,154 -4.3% | $126,200 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $2,250 | $118,300 |
| 2015 | $2,250 -0.7% | $118,300 |
| 2014 | $2,266 | $118,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $118,300 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,100 |
| 2011 | $2,066 +8.3% | $119,100 -1.2% |
| 2009 | $1,908 +11.1% | $120,600 +0.8% |
| 2008 | $1,718 -4.6% | $119,700 |
| 2007 | $1,800 +0.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,790 +9.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,630 +4.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,554 -8.3% | $104,100 |
| 2003 | $1,694 +1.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,671 -1.1% | $48,229 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,691 | $50,019 |
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Neighborhood: 50046
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Ballard Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Ballard Community Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ballard
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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