Welcome to this charming and well-maintained ranch-style home in a quiet Ames neighborhood! This 4-bedroom home features fresh interior paint and an updated kitchen with a newer dishwasher and stove. One main-level bedroom has been converted into a formal dining space with a sliding patio door, offering easy access to the backyard. The finished basement adds great bonus space with a large family room, 4th bedroom, 3/4 bath, and laundry room. Enjoy outdoor living in the fully fenced backyard with a patio, fire pit, and storage shed - perfect for gatherings and summer nights. This move-in-ready home offers flexibility, functionality, and a great location close to schools, shopping, and more!
Sold for $221,500
$221,500
1621 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,326 Square Feet Lot
$251,600 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$1,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$251,600
$234,000 - $269,000
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Finished basementLarge family roomUpdated kitchenFresh interior paintFully fenced backyardFire pitSliding patio door
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Listed by:
Cody Bilyeu (515)779-6640,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Jason Jennings
Friedrich Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720380
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,326 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0535404050
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,594
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Sold | $221,500-7.7%$231/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720380 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $239,900$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720380 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900+29%$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720380 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Sold | $186,000-1.1%$194/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #56599 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2021 | Pending sale | $188,000$196/sqft |
Source: NextHome Journey #56599 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $188,000+14.6%$196/sqft |
Source: NextHome Journey #56599 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2018 | Sold | $164,000-3.5%$171/sqft |
Source: CIBR #48515 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $170,000+44.1%$177/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #48515 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2011 | Sold | $118,000+2.7%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $114,900$120/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #33914 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,648 +2.1% | $213,200 +16.8% |
| 2024 | $2,594 +7.6% | $182,600 |
| 2023 | $2,410 +1.3% | $182,600 +27.5% |
| 2022 | $2,380 -4.1% | $143,200 |
| 2021 | $2,482 +1.4% | $143,200 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,447 +1% | $141,100 |
| 2019 | $2,422 +5.6% | $141,100 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $2,293 +7.1% | $135,000 |
| 2017 | $2,140 +2.5% | $135,000 +6% |
| 2016 | $2,088 | $127,300 |
| 2015 | $2,088 +15% | $127,300 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,816 | $119,000 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $112,400 +12.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2010 | $1,432 +7.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,336 +3.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,292 -0.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,294 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,320 +2.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,286 +0.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,282 +5.3% | $94,600 |
| 2003 | $1,218 -11.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,382 +5.1% | $44,796 +3% |
| 2001 | $1,315 | $43,493 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50010
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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