This centrally located Cape Cod home features 5 BR's, 1.5 baths and a detached garage with a 16' X 16' heated workshop/game room. On the main level you'll find a spacious living and dining room, 1/2 bath, bedroom and galley kitchen with quality oak cabinets, new extra deep stainless sink with easy access to the backyard. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level features two egressed windows; the large front room could be used as a 5th bedroom or extra family room. There is a large storage room and utility room which also contains the laundry machines. Outside you'll enjoy the ample perennials and landscaping and the garage with heated workshop!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/8)
$255,000
1225 Harding Ave, Ames, IA 50010
5beds
1,383sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,800/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$250,100 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage with heated workshopLarge storage roomAmple perennials and landscaping
- 33 days |
- 1,271 |
- 54 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Real Estate Team, Jennings 515-291-8720,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER,
Traci Jennings 515-291-8720,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
Half bathroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,383
- Total interior livable area: 1,383 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 728
- Finished area below ground: 260
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0903228020
- Zoning: Res
- 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: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,194
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$250,100
Estimated sales range
$238,000 - $263,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,948/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Price change | $255,000-1.9%$184/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $260,000-2.8%$188/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $267,500+0.9%$193/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+6%$192/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $249,900$181/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Pending sale | $249,900$181/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$181/sqft |
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| 7/17/2023 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$192/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $275,000-3.5%$199/sqft |
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| 6/26/2023 | Price change | $285,000-5%$206/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Price change | $299,900-3.9%$217/sqft |
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| 5/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $312,000+51.5%$226/sqft |
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| 12/7/2020 | Sold | $206,000-1%$149/sqft |
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| 9/21/2020 | Price change | $208,000-2.1%$150/sqft |
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty #55773 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $212,500+10.1%$154/sqft |
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| 11/3/2017 | Sold | $193,000-3.5%$140/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #547258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $199,900$145/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ames #47895 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,194 +2.1% | $214,400 -2.6% |
| 2024 | $3,128 -0.3% | $220,200 |
| 2023 | $3,136 +1.2% | $220,200 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $3,098 +6% | $186,400 |
| 2021 | $2,924 -3.5% | $186,400 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $3,031 -3.3% | $174,800 |
| 2019 | $3,136 +20.6% | $174,800 |
| 2018 | $2,601 +6.2% | $174,800 |
| 2017 | $2,448 +2.4% | $174,800 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $2,390 | $144,400 |
| 2015 | $2,390 +14% | $144,400 +8% |
| 2014 | $2,096 | $133,700 +4.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $128,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $128,400 |
| 2011 | $1,914 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,864 +7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,742 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,688 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,690 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,724 +6.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,618 +0.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,614 +8.6% | $117,000 |
| 2003 | $1,486 -5.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,577 +5% | $51,099 +2.9% |
| 2001 | $1,502 | $49,682 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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