Looking for a home in Ames that's close to everything? Presenting 1405 Grand Ave. This 1.5 story 4BR/2.5BA home fits that bill. Located mere steps from CYRIDE Green route bus top, 5 minutes to Mary Greeley or Duff Ave restaurants/shopping, 6 minutes to ISU/Memorial Union, and 3 minutes from North Grand Mall. The home features over 2000 sq ft above grade, sun room addition, 1 car attached garage, fresh landscaping ready for personal touches and a finished LL level that could be a non forming BR with its own kitchenette and half bath. Lower level has 2 sump pumps with battery back up and new trench/draining installed 2023. Interior is quaint and features some whimsy on stairs leading to upper floor. Contact us or your favorite realtor today for a private showing!! Home is loaded with character and priced WAY BELOW ASSESSED VALUE. Great home for college students or someone not afraid of a little TLC. Being sold AS/IS
Sold for $239,500
$239,500
1405 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
2,016sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
9,483 Square Feet Lot
$247,000 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$2,012 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,000
$222,000 - $274,000
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Finished ll levelWhimsy on stairsSun room additionFresh landscaping
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Listed by:
Jeff Garrison,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Brenda Garrison 515-240-3238,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
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OTHER
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719521
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 790
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
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,483 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0534479110
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
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: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,300
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $239,500-4.2%$119/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Pending sale | $249,900$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Price change | $249,900-2.7%$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $256,900-4.8%$127/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $269,900-1.8%$134/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Price change | $274,900-3.5%$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $284,900+39%$141/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719521 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2021 | Sold | $205,000$102/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #56536 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2021 | Pending sale | $205,000$102/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #619883 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $205,000+10.8%$102/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #619883 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2020 | Sold | $185,000-2.1%$92/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2020 | Price change | $189,000-5%$94/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #53675 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2019 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$99/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #51975 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2019 | Price change | $205,000-4.7%$102/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $215,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,398 +2.1% | $323,700 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $4,306 +20.8% | $303,200 |
| 2023 | $3,566 +1.2% | $303,200 +43% |
| 2022 | $3,524 -4.1% | $212,000 |
| 2021 | $3,676 +12.3% | $212,000 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,272 -3.3% | $208,900 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $3,386 +5.9% | $188,700 |
| 2018 | $3,197 +5% | $188,700 |
| 2017 | $3,044 +2.4% | $188,700 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $2,972 | $177,500 |
| 2015 | $2,972 +17.2% | $177,500 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,536 | $165,900 +8.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $153,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $153,400 |
| 2011 | $2,306 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,246 +6.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,104 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,038 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,040 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,082 -2.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,140 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,138 +2.4% | $152,300 |
| 2003 | $2,088 -8.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,277 -0.7% | $73,781 -2.7% |
| 2001 | $2,293 | $75,845 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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