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.
For sale
$285,000
1407 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,500sqft
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
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Listed by:
Babatunde Agbaje 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 71111
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
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+25.3%$190/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Sold | $227,500+30%$152/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Sold | $175,000+34.6%$117/sqft |
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| 8/21/2009 | Sold | $130,000$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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