Pending

Price cut: $10K (7/8)

$259,000

1814 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

3beds

1,338sqft

$1,844/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1968

0.38 Acres Lot

$248,300 Zestimate^®

$194/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Looking for a great location in Ames? This might be the one. Conveniently located near McFarland Clinic, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Homewood Golf Course, North Grand Mall, downtown Ames, and with easy access to I-35, this split-foyer home offers over 2,300 finished square feet. The upper level features a spacious living room, dining room, three bedrooms, a full bath, and a half bath off the primary bedroom. The lower level includes a large family room with a wood-burning fireplace, an additional bathroom, laundry area, and a workroom with a sink and built-in cabinets. Outside, the large backyard offers plenty of space and endless possibilities. This home presents a great sweat-equity opportunity for the right buyer and is priced and being sold “AS-IS.”

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement: Daylight,Finished,Partial,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,338
Total interior livable area: 1,338 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,028

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Multi/Split

Lot

Size: 0.38 Acres
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0535402290
Zoning: RL

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Split-Foyer
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1968

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $194/sqft
Tax assessed value: $325,600
Annual tax amount: $3,942
Date on market: 6/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 78 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$248,300

$236,000 - $261,000

$1,745/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Pending sale	$259,000$194/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742389 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Price change	$259,000-3.7%$194/sqft
Source: CIBR #70422 Report a problem
6/9/2026	Listed for sale	$269,000$201/sqft
Source: CIBR #70422 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,794 +2.2%	$325,600 +19.8%
2024	$3,712 +14.8%	$271,800
2023	$3,234 +1.3%	$271,800 +35.2%
2022	$3,194 -4.2%	$201,100
2021	$3,334 -2.9%	$201,100 +1.5%
2020	$3,435 -3.3%	$198,100
2019	$3,554 +12.8%	$198,100
2018	$3,152 +5.1%	$198,100
2017	$2,998 +2.4%	$198,100 +13.2%
2016	$2,928	$175,000
2015	$2,928 +14.7%	$175,000 +7%
2014	$2,552	$163,500 +5.9%
2013	--	$154,400
2012	--	$154,400
2011	$2,322 +2.7%	--
2010	$2,262 +6.8%	--
2009	$2,118 +3.2%	--
2008	$2,052 -0.1%	--
2007	$2,054 -2%	--
2006	$2,096 -1.4%	--
2005	$2,126 +100.2%	--
2004	$1,062 -48.6%	$151,300
2003	$2,066 -8.4%	--
2002	$2,255 +3.7%	$73,058 +1.6%
2001	$2,174	$71,907