Welcome to 1303 Kentucky Avenue in Ames! This 3 bedroom home is ready for you with valuable exterior updates, including new windows, siding, and roof, providing improved energy efficiency and long-term peace of mind. The property also features a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets, outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private outdoor space. With its major updates and inviting yard, and close proximity to the soon to be 50 acre city park, this home presents a great opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in Ames.
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/23)
$364,000
1303 Kentucky Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
1,782sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
-- sqft lot
$365,000 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private outdoor spaceNew windowsFully fenced yardInviting yard
- 57 days
- 40
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meese, Patricia (515)232-6175,
Friedrich Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736020
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,782
- Total interior livable area: 1,782 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 397
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Details
- Parcel number: 0531450030
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $309,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,234
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 173 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$365,000
$347,000 - $383,000
$2,033/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Pending sale | $364,000$204/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $364,000-1.4%$204/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $369,000-1.3%$207/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,000+113.7%$210/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69577 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 11/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000+25.4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2019 | Listing removed | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,595+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/24/2018 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,550+1.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Listing removed | $1,525$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,525-10.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2014 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/13/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2008 | Sold | $175,000$98/sqft |
Source: CIBR #24316 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,086 +2.3% | $309,100 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $3,996 +18.3% | $291,900 |
| 2023 | $3,378 +1.3% | $291,900 +39.3% |
| 2022 | $3,334 -4.3% | $209,600 |
| 2021 | $3,482 -2.8% | $209,600 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,581 -3.3% | $206,500 |
| 2019 | $3,705 +7.1% | $206,500 |
| 2018 | $3,458 +4.7% | $206,500 |
| 2017 | $3,304 +2.4% | $206,500 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $3,228 | $192,000 |
| 2015 | $3,228 +11.6% | $192,000 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,892 | $182,900 +5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $173,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $173,700 |
| 2011 | $2,624 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,558 +6.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,398 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,322 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,324 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,372 +2.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,324 +0.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,320 -4.2% | $164,600 |
| 2003 | $2,422 -7.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,621 +0.3% | $84,942 -1.8% |
| 2001 | $2,615 | $86,479 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
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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