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Sold for $259,000
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    121 S Sycamore St, Cambridge, IA 50046

    4beds
    1,236sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1968
    -- sqft lot
    $259,500 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $1,575 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $259,500

    $247,000 - $272,000

    $1,575/mo

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    What's special

    Easy efficient ranch layoutNew windows throughoutNew roof and guttersNew hvac systemWhole-home water filtration systemTankless water heater
    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.

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    Listed by:

    Matt Law (515)313-6138,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Bought with:

    Heather Knittel

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747956MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2026Sold$259,000-0.4%$210/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #747956 Report a problem
    8/31/2026Pending sale$260,000$210/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #747956 Report a problem
    8/26/2026Listed for sale$260,000+76.9%$210/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #747956 Report a problem
    12/21/2018Sold$147,000-1.3%$119/sqft
    Source: CIBR #50574 Report a problem
    10/15/2018Listed for sale$149,000$121/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #50574 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50046

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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