Charming & Well-Cared-For Home in the Heart of Ames
Welcome to this cozy, well-maintained home featuring durable vinyl siding, beautiful hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen and bathroom, and a full basement—perfect for extra living space, storage, or future expansion. Located just down the road from Ames High School and Iowa State University, this home is perfectly positioned in the heart of Ames.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Brookside Park, a 97-acre natural retreat offering scenic trails for walking, running, and relaxing in nature. Looking for summer fun? You're just around the corner from the Furman Aquatic Center, home to a 50-meter pool, lazy river, splash playground, and thrilling water slides.
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee while watching a doe with her two fawns from the back deck. This home blends comfort, location, and access to some of Ames' best amenities. Don't miss your chance to live near it all!
This home will be allowing showings through Sunday with all offers submitted by 5:00pm Sunday July 27th with a response by 10:00am Monday July 28th.
The swing set and trampoline will stay with the property.
Sold for $177,000
$177,000
1427 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
708sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$182,700 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$1,236 Estimated rent
Home value
$182,700
$164,000 - $203,000
$1,236/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
Sara Samms 515-460-0777,
United Real Estate Professionals
Bought with:
Eily Mickelson, S72523000
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68079
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 708
- Total interior livable area: 708 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 708
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0534450150
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $177,000+1.2%$250/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68079 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Pending sale | $174,900$247/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723022 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900+44.5%$247/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68079 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Sold | $121,000-6.2%$171/sqft |
Source: CIBR #47558 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $129,000+56.4%$182/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #47558 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2009 | Sold | $82,500$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,892 +2.2% | $133,400 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,852 -9.4% | $130,400 |
| 2023 | $2,044 +1.2% | $130,400 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $2,020 -4.1% | $121,500 |
| 2021 | $2,106 +1.5% | $121,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,076 -3.3% | $119,700 |
| 2019 | $2,148 +30% | $119,700 |
| 2018 | $1,653 +10.2% | $119,700 |
| 2017 | $1,500 +2.7% | $119,700 +26% |
| 2016 | $1,460 | $95,000 |
| 2015 | $1,460 +17.6% | $95,000 +8% |
| 2014 | $1,242 | $88,000 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $83,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $83,100 |
| 2011 | $1,144 -10.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,272 +6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,200 +3.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,164 +41.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $824 +2.7% | $55,500 |
| 2003 | $802 -2.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $826 +7.4% | $26,764 +5.2% |
| 2001 | $769 | $25,432 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Iowa
- Story County
- Ames
- 50010
- 1427 Summit Ave
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