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  • $285,000

    1407 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    3beds
    1,500sqft
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    $2,030/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1950
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $190/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Vinyl siding and windowsCeiling fansBeautiful oak hardwood floorsStorage shedFenced-in garden bed areaManicured lawnBrick patio
    Charming and spacious 1950's 1.5 Story Cape Cod in the heart of Ames with a 1-Car Attached Garage and a Manicured Lawn. You can tell this home has been well maintained. Fenced-in Backyard with mature trees with a fenced-in Garden Bed area, Concrete Patio, Brick Patio, a small Deck off the 3rd Bedroom Sliding Doors, a Storage Shed, Firepit and a Playset which is all included. Beautiful Oak Hardwood Floors flow through the Living Room and all 3 Main Level Bedrooms and Hallway. The Living Room in the Front of the Home is spacious with Built-ins and large windows letting in lots of natural light. Recessed Lights with Dimmers flow through the Living Room, Dining and Kitchen. The Kitchen has updated Stainless-Steel Appliances included. The 3rd Bedroom on the Main Level has Laundry Hookups for convenience but there is also a Laundry Hookup in the Basement as well. The Finished ½ Story Attic has about 300 SF of a multi-purpose living space that could be used as a non-conforming 4th Bedroom, Den, Office or Family Room and has a separate Mini-Split HVAC Unit and Carpeting. The updated Main Level Full Bath has Tile Floors and adjacent to the Custom Built-ins in the Hallway. The 1200 SF Basement has about 390 SF of Finish with a Rec Room space that was used as a Home Gym. Updates: Vinyl Siding and Windows, Sliding Glass Doors with Built-in Blinds, all White Interior Doors and Closet Doors, Front Door, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Lights, Tankless Water Heater, a Radon Mitigation System and the Basement has a Waterproof System (No warranties or guarantees). Utilities averages: City (Electric, Water & Sewer) $120; Alliant (Gas) $60.80. Seller is offering a 1-Year AMERICAN HOME SHIELD Home Warranty Plan with an accepted offer. Seller will review offers on Tuesday 9/1/26 and respond on Wednesday 9/2/26.
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    Babatunde Agbaje 515-233-2623,

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      Full bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Rec room
      • Level: Basement
      Utility room
      • Level: Basement
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s), Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Full,Sump Pump
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,500
      • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,200
      • Finished area below ground: 390
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 60.00 x 160.00
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0535354070
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block, Tile
      Condition
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ames

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $190/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $247,700
      • Annual tax amount: $2,710
      • Date on market: 8/26/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/26/2026Listed for sale$285,000+25.3%$190/sqft
        Source: CIBR #71111 Report a problem
        3/22/2021Sold$227,500+30%$152/sqft
        Source: CIBR #56661 Report a problem
        11/3/2016Sold$175,000+34.6%$117/sqft
        Source: CIBR #45690 Report a problem
        8/21/2009Sold$130,000$87/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,710 -1.2%$247,700 +17.6%
        2024$2,744 -25.9%$210,700
        2023$3,704 +1.2%$210,700 -4.3%
        2022$3,660 +35.8%$220,200
        2021$2,696 -3.9%$220,200 +36.1%
        2020$2,806 -3.3%$161,800
        2019$2,903 +12.2%$161,800
        2018$2,588 +6.3%$161,800
        2017$2,434 +2.4%$161,800 +12.6%
        2016$2,376 $143,700
        2015$2,376 +14.7%$143,700 +6.9%
        2014$2,072 $134,400 +5.8%
        2013-- $127,000
        2012-- $127,000
        2011$1,990 +8%--
        2010$1,842 +7%--
        2009$1,722 -3.3%--
        2008$1,780 +0.1%--
        2007$1,778 -2.3%--
        2006$1,820 +2.6%--
        2005$1,774 -0.1%--
        2004$1,776 +6.3%$119,700
        2003$1,670 -2.8%--
        2002$1,719 +6.1%$55,698 +4%
        2001$1,620 $53,565
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