Private neighborhood with convenient access to ISU Campus.
Nature walking trails and short walk to ISU Veenker Golf Course.
3,000 sq ft of finished living space.
Zero-entry access from the side load garage.
Cathedral windows, entertaining flow with spacious gathering room and double sided fireplace with adjacent hearth area.
Custom chef's kitchen with 9' island, coffee bar, beverage center and double ovens.
Primary en suite with custom remodeled walk-in shower, separate vanities and unexpected separate walk-in closets.
Two additional spacious bedrooms with custom remodeled bathroom.
Private and unexpected fourth bedroom ensuite with gym, media room, and full bath. Perfect for family member, guests or grad student.
Multi-level custom TREX deck connecting indoor/outdoor living.
Professionally landscaped and edged with mature trees.
New Andersen windows throughout with updated HVAC.
Multi level home with only 5-7 step transition.
Vacant, move-in ready condition.
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
1620 Amherst Dr, Ames, IA 50014
4beds
1,857sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
0.36 Acres Lot
$483,200 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$2,505 Estimated rent
Home value
$483,200
$459,000 - $507,000
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Beverage centerTwo additional spacious bedroomsCustom remodeled bathroomNew andersen windows throughoutSeparate walk-in closetsDouble ovensCoffee bar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brenda Petersen 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with:
Misty Metschke, S633700
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69531
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Great 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, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,857
- Total interior livable area: 1,857 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,857
- Finished area below ground: 1,143
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0532478030
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $416,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,668
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $480,000-4%$258/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69531 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $500,000-2%$269/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $510,000-4.7%$275/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000$288/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,668 +2.2% | $416,800 +4% |
| 2024 | $5,544 +12% | $400,900 |
| 2023 | $4,948 +1.3% | $400,900 +32.3% |
| 2022 | $4,886 -4.2% | $303,000 |
| 2021 | $5,100 -1.5% | $303,000 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $5,176 -3.3% | $298,500 |
| 2019 | $5,356 +7.3% | $298,500 |
| 2018 | $4,989 +3.2% | $298,500 |
| 2017 | $4,836 +2.4% | $298,500 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,724 | $277,000 |
| 2015 | $4,724 +1.2% | $277,000 |
| 2014 | $4,666 | $277,000 +0.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $274,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $274,800 |
| 2011 | $4,136 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,034 +6.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,790 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,672 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,674 -2.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,754 +1.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,708 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,706 -4.8% | $258,000 |
| 2003 | $3,894 -5.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,136 +0.7% | $134,026 -1.3% |
| 2001 | $4,107 | $135,824 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
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