This ranch home is move-in ready and tastefully updated. Features 4-bedrooms, 3-baths with open living spaces and a great fenced yard! Updated interior with fresh paint, new flooring, and modern lighting throughout. Enjoy a bright living and dining area featuring large windows for natural light and a sliding door that opens to the backyard and patio. The kitchen has been upgraded with painted cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy eat-in nook. Down the hall are three comfortable bedrooms and two remodeled baths, including a primary suite with a tiled walk-in shower. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a large family room, full bath, and fourth bedroom, ideal for guests, home office, or workout space. Outside, you'll find mature trees, a new concrete patio, storage shed, Rainbow play system, and a fully fenced yard. Additional features include a heated and insulated two-car garage, new Andersen windows, updated roof, gutters, A/C, and exterior paint.
Sold for $302,000
$302,000
1304 Illinois Ave, Ames, IA 50014
4beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1984
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$307,900 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$1,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,900
$277,000 - $342,000
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Rainbow play systemMature treesNew flooringNew andersen windowsUpdated roofFresh paintOpen living spaces
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Listed by:
Misty Metschke 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Brianna Baker, S69957000
Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
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, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0531453010
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite, Fiber Cement Board
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,550
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $302,000-1%$290/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68842 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $305,000+15.1%$293/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68842 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2021 | Sold | $265,000+3.9%$255/sqft |
Source: CIBR #58132 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2021 | Pending sale | $255,000$245/sqft |
Source: CIBR #58132 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $255,000+24.4%$245/sqft |
Source: CIBR #58132 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2016 | Sold | $205,000+5.2%$197/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $194,900+16%$187/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS #44511 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2013 | Sold | $168,000-1.1%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $169,900$163/sqft |
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty #37216 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,550 +2.1% | $274,700 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $3,476 +7.5% | $244,700 |
| 2023 | $3,234 +1.3% | $244,700 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $3,194 -4.1% | $192,200 |
| 2021 | $3,332 +1.4% | $192,200 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,284 -3.3% | $189,400 |
| 2019 | $3,398 +17.4% | $189,400 |
| 2018 | $2,895 +0% | $189,400 |
| 2017 | $2,894 +8.1% | $189,400 +17.9% |
| 2016 | $2,676 | $160,700 |
| 2015 | $2,676 +11.8% | $160,700 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,394 | $153,100 +5.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2011 | $2,028 +7.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,880 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,758 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,702 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,704 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,738 +0.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,724 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,722 +0.1% | $124,200 |
| 2003 | $1,720 -9.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,899 -2.5% | $61,536 -4.5% |
| 2001 | $1,948 | $64,423 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
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- 8/10Abbie Sawyer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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