Welcome home to 1520 Douglas Avenue—a place where comfort, character, and convenience come together in one inviting package. Nestled in a mature Ames neighborhood filled with tree-lined streets and friendly faces, this four-bedroom home offers the kind of everyday ease that makes life feel settled in all the right ways.
Step inside and you'll find a bright, comfortable layout designed for real living. The spacious main level flows naturally, while the finished basement adds extra room for movie nights, hobbies, or hosting. Practical updates, including a new furnace (2021) and central air (2023), mean comfort and peace of mind are already built in.
Outside, a fenced backyard and private patio create the perfect retreat—ideal for weekend cookouts, a little gardening, or simply enjoying a quiet evening under the trees. The home's durable metal siding keeps maintenance simple, letting you spend more time doing what you love.
And location? It's hard to beat. With quick access to I-35 and just minutes from downtown Ames, you'll enjoy the balance of neighborhood calm and city convenience.
At 1520 Douglas Avenue, you're not just finding a house—you're finding a home that's ready to welcome you in.
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
1520 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
1,062sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1966
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$281,100 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$1,741 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,100
$253,000 - $312,000
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Finished basementFour-bedroom homeFenced backyardPrivate patioTree-lined streetsSpacious main level
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Listed by:
Sara Samms 515-460-0777,
United Real Estate Professionals
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Half bathroom
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,062
- Finished area below ground: 637
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0535377140
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,392
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $275,000-1.8%$259/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68868 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $279,900-6.1%$264/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68868 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $298,000+127.5%$281/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68868 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2004 | Sold | $131,000$123/sqft |
Source: CIBR #16050 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,392 +2.1% | $232,800 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $3,322 +5.9% | $233,900 |
| 2023 | $3,138 +1.2% | $233,900 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $3,100 -4.1% | $186,500 |
| 2021 | $3,232 +1.5% | $186,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,186 -3.3% | $183,700 |
| 2019 | $3,296 +24.4% | $183,700 |
| 2018 | $2,650 0% | $183,700 |
| 2017 | $2,650 +2.3% | $183,700 +24.9% |
| 2016 | $2,590 | $147,100 |
| 2015 | $2,590 +6.7% | $147,100 |
| 2014 | $2,428 | $147,100 +6.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $138,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $138,400 |
| 2011 | $2,170 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,118 +5.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,000 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,938 +1.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,910 -2.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,954 -0.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,970 +6.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,850 +3.1% | $132,900 |
| 2003 | $1,794 -0.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,805 +5.4% | $58,488 +3.2% |
| 2001 | $1,713 | $56,659 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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