Do you love that quirky, retro style feel of 1950's era homes? If so, you've got to check out this Mid Century Modern ranch. All of the expensive items have been taken care of including new roof, siding, gutters, windows and HVAC. The inside is vintage and ready for your personal touch with original wood trim, built in dining hutch, pink tiled bathroom, and charming den with brick fireplace. Other features include an open living room, two spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors, a large fenced in backyard with patio, attached garage, and a partially finished basement with lots of potential. Schedule your private tour to see this hidden gem. Tag sale in process so please excuse our mess.
Sold for $238,000
$238,000
1525 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
1,305sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$269,500 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$1,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$269,500
$256,000 - $283,000
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Original wood trimMid century modern ranchRetro style feelHardwood floorsAttached garageNew roofPink tiled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Misty Metschke 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Gale & Ryan Gehling, S42816
Keller Williams Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 64462
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
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, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,305
- Total interior livable area: 1,305 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,305
- Finished area below ground: 632
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0534476030
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Call LR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,252
- Date on market: 4/15/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | $238,000+1.3%$182/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #64462 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+35.1%$180/sqft |
Source: CIBR #64462 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2002 | Sold | $174,000$133/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,252 +7.1% | $260,200 +16.1% |
| 2024 | $3,036 +11.2% | $224,200 |
| 2023 | $2,730 +1.3% | $224,200 +31% |
| 2022 | $2,694 -4.3% | $171,100 |
| 2021 | $2,814 -3.8% | $171,100 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,924 -3.3% | $168,600 |
| 2019 | $3,025 +13.4% | $168,600 |
| 2018 | $2,668 +6.1% | $168,600 |
| 2017 | $2,514 +2.4% | $168,600 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $2,454 | $148,100 |
| 2015 | $2,454 +14.8% | $148,100 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,138 | $138,400 +5.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $130,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $130,800 |
| 2011 | $1,952 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,900 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,778 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,722 | -- |
| 2007 | $1,722 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,758 +2.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,716 +0.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,712 +3.3% | $123,600 |
| 2003 | $1,658 -9.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,834 +4.2% | $59,418 +2.1% |
| 2001 | $1,759 | $58,178 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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- 10/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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