Located in the heart of Ames, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a blend of classic character and everyday functionality. With over 1,400 square feet of finished living space, the home features a comfortable layout, including a primary bedroom on the main floor, generous room sizes, and a great basement with laundry and storage areas. A detached 2 car tandem garage provides additional storage, while the backyard offers space to relax, garden, or entertain. Set in an established neighborhood with easy access to schools, parks, shopping, and Iowa State University, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for homeowners seeking location, charm, and livability.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
1225 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,465sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$263,100 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$1,751 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,100
$237,000 - $292,000
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Listed by:
Chao Lin 515-453-5800,
Iowa Realty-Ankeny,
NON- MEMBER 515-296-4680,
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Bought with:
Tawnya Staton, S64234
Norsemen Realty Team - Friedrich Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,465
- Total interior livable area: 1,465 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0903226020
- Zoning: UCRM - Urban C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,868
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $260,000-3.3%$177/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69092 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Pending sale | $269,000$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731827 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $269,000-3.9%$184/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69092 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+12%$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731827 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2022 | Sold | $250,000+2%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2022 | Pending sale | $245,000$167/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $245,000$167/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,868 +2.2% | $209,600 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $2,806 +1.5% | $208,000 |
| 2023 | $2,764 +1.2% | $208,000 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $2,730 -4.2% | $173,200 |
| 2021 | $2,850 -3.7% | $173,200 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,958 -3.3% | $170,600 |
| 2019 | $3,061 +5.7% | $170,600 |
| 2018 | $2,895 +5.6% | $170,600 |
| 2017 | $2,742 +2.5% | $170,600 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $2,676 | $160,700 |
| 2015 | $2,676 +15.7% | $160,700 +8% |
| 2014 | $2,312 | $148,800 +5.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $140,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $140,700 |
| 2011 | $2,106 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,052 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,920 +0.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,902 +2.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,862 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,900 +15% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,652 -6.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,770 +4.5% | $119,300 |
| 2003 | $1,694 -2.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,744 -0.2% | $56,524 -2.2% |
| 2001 | $1,747 | $57,784 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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