Appealing 1.5-story home in desirable NE Ames near Meeker Elementary with easy access to I-35 and walking distance to Mary Greeley and McFarland Clinic. Features include oak hardwood floors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom tiled bath, finished basement with family room, library/den, and private 4th bedroom suite with 3/4 bath.
Enjoy the fenced backyard with mature trees, patio, storage shed, and detached woodworking/art studio shop with wood-burning system. Additional highlights include a 1+ car attached garage and second concrete parking stall.
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
1311 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
1,965sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$235,200 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$1,921 Estimated rent
Home value
$235,200
$223,000 - $247,000
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Oak hardwood floorsStorage shedCustom tiled bath
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Listed by:
Kevin Patterson kevin@agencyiowa.com,
Agency Iowa
Bought with:
Hossein Ghafourian
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741831
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,965
- Total interior livable area: 1,965 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 701
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0535455040
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
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: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,356
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Sold | $235,000+2.2%$120/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741831 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$117/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741831 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+16.4%$117/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741831 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2017 | Sold | $197,500$101/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #47592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $197,500+29.6%$101/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #47592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2012 | Sold | $152,435+0.3%$78/sqft |
Source: CIBR #34198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2012 | Price change | $152,000-2.5%$77/sqft |
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty #34198 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2011 | Listed for sale | $155,900$79/sqft |
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty #34198 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,356 +2.3% | $229,500 -8.2% |
| 2024 | $3,280 +17.2% | $250,000 |
| 2023 | $2,798 +1.3% | $250,000 +40% |
| 2022 | $2,762 -4.4% | $178,600 |
| 2021 | $2,888 -3.5% | $178,600 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,994 -3.4% | $176,000 |
| 2019 | $3,099 +4.8% | $176,000 |
| 2018 | $2,958 0% | $176,000 |
| 2017 | $2,958 +2.3% | $176,000 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $2,892 | $164,200 |
| 2015 | $2,892 +13.7% | $164,200 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,544 | $153,500 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2011 | $2,174 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,118 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,982 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,920 -5.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,030 +0.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,018 +19.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,688 +100.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $843 -43.4% | $121,800 |
| 2003 | $1,490 -10.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,662 +2.5% | $55,698 +0.4% |
| 2001 | $1,621 | $55,477 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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