Sold for $225,000

$225,000

1221 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010

2beds

874sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1925

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$227,100 Zestimate^®

$257/sqft

$1,049 Estimated rent

Home value

$227,100

$204,000 - $252,000

$1,049/mo

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What's special

Fenced in private backyardFront enclosed porchDining room

Take a look at this solid 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Ames! Centrally located with easy access to Iowa State & downtown, this property is full of potential! The main floor features an open concept from the front door to the back door. The front enclosed porch opens to the spacious living room, dining room & kitchen with plenty of storage & counter space. 2 bedrooms & a full bathroom finish off the main floor. There is an attic for potential finish or storage as well. In the partially finished basement there is more potential which allows you to improve the property. Outside is a detached 1 car garage & fenced in private backyard. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Main

Other

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

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

Interior area

Total structure area: 874
Total interior livable area: 874 sqft
Finished area above ground: 874

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 0903225030
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: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $257/sqft
Tax assessed value: $178,400
Annual tax amount: $2,024
Date on market: 1/31/2026
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/20/2026	Sold	$225,000$257/sqft
Source: CIBR #69333 Report a problem
4/1/2026	Pending sale	$225,000$257/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733579 Report a problem
1/31/2026	Listed for sale	$225,000$257/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733579 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,024 +2.1%	$178,400 +27.9%
2024	$1,982 -7.4%	$139,500
2023	$2,140 +1.2%	$139,500 +9.7%
2022	$2,114 -4.1%	$127,200
2021	$2,204 +1.4%	$127,200 +1.5%
2020	$2,173 -3.3%	$125,300
2019	$2,248 +15.1%	$125,300
2018	$1,953 +0%	$125,300
2017	$1,952 +2.3%	$125,300 +15.6%
2016	$1,908	$108,400
2015	$1,908 +14.5%	$108,400 +8.1%
2014	$1,666	$100,300 +5.7%
2013	--	$94,900
2012	--	$94,900 +12.6%
2004	$1,168 +8.3%	$84,300
2003	$1,078 +3.5%	--
2002	$1,041 +5.3%	$33,739 +3.2%
2001	$988	$32,690