Welcome to this charming 3 bed, 2 bath home in a fantastic location in downtown Ames. Step into the kitchen with sleek finishes, and enjoy the original hardwood floors and updated main floor bathroom that give the home a bright, clean feel. Upstairs, the finished attic has been transformed into a spacious primary suite, offering privacy and comfort with a large bathroom complete with heated floors. A detached garage sits out back, and the home's location makes getting to downtown Ames or the interstate quick and easy. Whether you're looking for a solid starter home, a rental property, or an Airbnb opportunity, this one is worth a look.
Sold for $258,000
$258,000
1303 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,360sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$268,300 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$1,448 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,300
Estimated sales range
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Detached garageOriginal hardwood floorsSleek finishesUpdated main floor bathroomSpacious primary suite
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Listed by:
Betts Team,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67813
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- 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, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0535455060
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $227,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,282
- Date on market: 6/21/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2025 | Sold | $258,000+1.2%$190/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #67813 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$188/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721280 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721280 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721045 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000+27.5%$188/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67813 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2022 | Sold | $200,000+12%$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2016 | Sold | $178,500$131/sqft |
Source: CIBR #44206 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2016 | Pending sale | $178,500$131/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate Pro. #44206 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $178,500+0.6%$131/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate Pro. #44206 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2015 | Listing removed | $177,500$131/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #43079 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2015 | Price change | $177,500-2.7%$131/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #43079 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2015 | Price change | $182,500+1.4%$134/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #43079 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $180,000+60%$132/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2008 | Sold | $112,500$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,282 +2.2% | $227,400 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $3,212 +24.9% | $226,200 |
| 2023 | $2,572 +7.5% | $226,200 +47.9% |
| 2022 | $2,392 -4.2% | $152,900 |
| 2021 | $2,498 -4.4% | $152,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,612 -3.3% | $150,600 |
| 2019 | $2,702 -1.3% | $150,600 |
| 2018 | $2,738 +6% | $150,600 |
| 2017 | $2,584 +2.4% | $150,600 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $2,524 | $152,000 |
| 2015 | $2,524 +14.9% | $152,000 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,196 | $142,000 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $134,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $134,100 |
| 2011 | $1,790 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,748 +5.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,650 +10.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,488 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,490 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,520 +4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,462 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,460 +16.1% | $106,500 |
| 2003 | $1,258 -11.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,422 +6% | $46,088 +3.8% |
| 2001 | $1,342 | $44,393 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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