Looking for a well-maintained home in a prime location? This lovely ranch-style home, centrally located in Ames, offers over 1300 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor. It features 2 cozy bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious living room, a dining area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a sunroom. The mudroom with convenient laundry access adds to the home's practicality. Enjoy the warmth of a gas fireplace in the living room, with an additional wood-burning fireplace in the lower level. The unfinished basement presents a blank canvas for your personal touch, whether you need extra living space, a home theater, or a recreation room. A two-car attached garage, workshop, and ample storage are perfect for all your tools and hobbies. The large, fenced-in yard with beautiful landscaping provides plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and play. Recent updates include a new roof and windows, both just 2 years old, and a recently replaced air conditioning unit. This home is move-in ready, with all the hard work already done. Don't miss out on this gem! Call today to schedule your private showing.
Sold for $260,000
Street View
$260,000
1525 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
1,303sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
0.34 Acres Lot
$270,400 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$1,096 Estimated rent
Home value
$270,400
$243,000 - $300,000
$1,096/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,096/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,096/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,680/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,680/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Purcell 515-232-6175,
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Bought with:
Jason Mickelson, S65550
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 66845
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Deep Freeze, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,303
- Total interior livable area: 1,303 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,303
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 78 x 190
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0535350060
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $260,000$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Sold | $260,000-1.9%$200/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #66845 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$203/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #713973 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #713973 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712460 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712460 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$203/sqft |
Source: CIBR #66645 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,970 -1% | $288,700 +26.2% |
| 2024 | $3,000 -3.9% | $228,700 |
| 2023 | $3,122 +1.3% | $228,700 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $3,082 -4.2% | $194,400 |
| 2021 | $3,218 -3.1% | $194,400 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,321 -3.3% | $191,500 |
| 2019 | $3,436 +23.7% | $191,500 |
| 2018 | $2,778 +5.9% | $191,500 +16.5% |
| 2017 | $2,624 +2.4% | $164,400 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $2,562 | $154,200 |
| 2015 | $2,562 +14.8% | $154,200 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $2,232 | $144,000 +5.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $136,100 |
| 2011 | $2,034 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,982 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,854 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,796 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,798 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,834 +0.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,824 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,822 +5.3% | $130,900 |
| 2003 | $1,730 -9.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,909 +6.2% | $61,846 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $1,796 | $59,416 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$270,400
2% more
+$5,408
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$275,808
- Iowa
- Story County
- Ames
- 50010
- 1525 Wilson Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Ames Topics
