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  • $388,500

    1247 Orchard Dr, Ames, IA 50010

    3beds
    2,100sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1925
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $388,500 Zestimate®
    $185/sqft
    $2,235 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $388,500

    $369,000 - $412,000

    $2,235/mo

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    What's special

    MUST SEE if looking for… A new modern touch to a quaint ranch home in the historic area of Ames. Pairing the charm of an older home with the conveniences and updates of today’s lifestyles. Location just off 13th street and only a few blocks away from Brookside Park, Aquatic Center, Downtown District, High School and Iowa State University. Don’t forget the warm and welcoming neighborhood with established landscape! The open floor plan includes bamboo flooring throughout the main level, french doors and bay window with picturesque view of wooded ravine. The kitchen is ready for the chef in your family with custom solid cherry cabinets, granite counters, energy efficient stainless appliances and gas stove. The unique design of the moveable island allows you to customize for family or entertainment needs. The expanded master bedroom includes master bath with tile shower & glass doors. The spacious walk-in closet has extra lighting, all wood shelving and washer-dry hook-ups if desired. The second bedroom on the main floor is perfect for children or your home office with a walk-in closet. The charm of this home includes 4 separate outdoor entertaining area. A custom designed two-story 550 sq. ft. deck with a screen porch, plus lower level sunroom & walkout deck with steps to the ravine and 3 tiered retaining wall area. The wooded ravine allows access to Brookside Park’s walking & bike trails. Sunroom has separate entrance with easy access or landscaping or guests. Open staircase to basement leads to large open entertaining space with wet bar, 3rd bedroom, full bath and storage/utility room. Building plans, permits and construction have been completed and approved through city of Ames Inspections office. New 200amp service and wiring throughout house, newly updated plumbing, energy efficient furnace with upgraded allergy filtration system, on-demand hot water heater (never run out of hot water) new insulation in walls and updated in attic. Contact owner for private showing to learn about and fall in love with this historic Ames Home.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: masonry
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0903200070

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $185/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $350,400
    • Annual tax amount: $3,842

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/3/2017Sold$269,000$128/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/4/2017Pending sale$269,000$128/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/26/2017Listed for sale$269,000+79.3%$128/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/19/2015Sold$150,000-14.2%$71/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #445499 Report a problem
    12/13/2014Price change$174,900-2.2%$83/sqft
    Source: Remax Real Estate Concepts-Nevada #41320 Report a problem
    11/18/2014Listed for sale$178,900$85/sqft
    Source: Remax Real Estate Concepts-Nevada #41320 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,842 +2.2%$350,400 +32.3%
    2024$3,760 -2.4%$264,800
    2023$3,852 +1.2%$264,800 +15.6%
    2022$3,806 -4.1%$229,000
    2021$3,968 +1.4%$229,000 +1.5%
    2020$3,912 -3.1%$225,600
    2019$4,037 +20.1%$225,600 +0.3%
    2018$3,362 +4.8%$225,000 +22.6%
    2017$3,208 +2.4%$183,500 -3.4%
    2016$3,132 $189,900
    2015$3,132 +13.6%$189,900 +8%
    2014$2,758 $175,800 +5.8%
    2013-- $166,100
    2012-- $166,100
    2011$2,504 +2.5%--
    2010$2,442 +6.7%--
    2009$2,288 +3.2%--
    2008$2,216 -0.1%--
    2007$2,218 -2%--
    2006$2,264 -1.4%--
    2005$2,296 --
    2004-- $162,700
    2003-- --
    2002$2,377 +9.3%$77,037 +7.1%
    2001$2,174 $71,907
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    Neighborhood: Brookside

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Ames

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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