This little home packs a big punch with all the upgrades and features tucked inside. The open-concept layout makes great use of the space, giving you a surprisingly comfortable and efficient place to live. You'll find a cozy sleeping loft, a flexible office area, an updated kitchen, and plenty of shelving to keep things organized.
Easy, low-maintenance living comes with the compact footprint, plus there's a shed for extra storage. Mature trees behind the property add a nice sense of privacy and a peaceful backdrop. A great spot for simple, minimalist living or a cozy personal retreat.
As the owner-occupant of 7 years states: 'This home lives bigger than it looks and is very comfortable in spite of the size.'
Sold for $120,000
$120,000
1501 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0beds
325sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$120,300 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$984 Estimated rent
Home value
$120,300
$114,000 - $126,000
$984/mo
Zestimate® history
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Open-concept layoutCozy sleeping loftFlexible office areaUpdated kitchenShed for extra storage
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Listed by:
Tami Hicks 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames,
Jessie Borkowski 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with:
Mike Purcell, B64484
Friedrich Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69496
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 325
- Total interior livable area: 325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 325
Property
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 0534450090
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $120,000-3.9%$369/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69496 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $124,900+95.2%$384/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69496 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2018 | Sold | $64,000-14.1%$197/sqft |
Source: CIBR #50086 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2018 | Price change | $74,500-12.2%$229/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #50086 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $84,900+129.5%$261/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #50086 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2013 | Sold | $37,000-17.8%$114/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2013 | Price change | $45,000-5.3%$138/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #37967 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $47,500+20.3%$146/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #37967 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2007 | Sold | $39,500$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $790 -2.9% | $75,700 +39.2% |
| 2024 | $814 -27.2% | $54,400 -5.1% |
| 2023 | $1,118 +1.1% | $57,300 -13.8% |
| 2022 | $1,106 -4% | $66,500 |
| 2021 | $1,152 +1.4% | $66,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,136 -3.4% | $65,500 |
| 2019 | $1,175 +28.2% | $65,500 |
| 2018 | $917 +0.1% | $65,500 |
| 2017 | $916 +2.2% | $65,500 +28.7% |
| 2016 | $896 | $50,900 |
| 2015 | $896 +12.8% | $50,900 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $794 | $47,100 +4.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2011 | $708 +2.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $692 +6.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $652 +2.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $634 +19.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $532 +14.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $464 +0.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $462 +13.2% | $39,200 |
| 2003 | $408 -25.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $547 +4.4% | $17,722 +2.3% |
| 2001 | $524 | $17,330 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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