Over 2000 sq ft of sun-filled living in this 4 bedroom, two bathroom ranch home on a large corner lot. The main living room has a newer three pane window to let in those rays and watch amazing sunsets, and leads to the updated kitchen/ dining area with white cabinetry and chic black countertops. The refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave are stainless steel. A 3- season sunroom is huge with sliding doors and windows all around. Three nice bedrooms on the main floor share a full bathroom. A large closet in the center of the home can provide pantry space or other storage. In the finished lower level, there is a good-sized family room, a big 4th bedroom with walk-in closet, a 3/4 bathroom with double vanity, laundry and lots of storage. A detached two car garage gives you space for all your toys. The fenced backyard is lush with patio space and a fire pit for quiet evenings or fun entertaining. This well-maintained home has easy access to Hwy 30, Cy-Ride, Lincoln Way, the grocery store, the park and entertainment.
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
202 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
4beds
1,214sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.26 Acres Lot
$277,900 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$1,656 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,900
$250,000 - $308,000
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Chic black countertopsLarge corner lotNewer three pane windowDetached two car garageWhite cabinetry
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Listed by:
Connie Brown 319-240-1291,
Iowa Realty Ankeny
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734747
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, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,214
- Total interior livable area: 1,214 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 794
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 164
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0908102100
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $298,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,669
- Date on market: 2/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $275,000$227/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$227/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+4.8%$227/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $262,500-2.7%$216/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Pending sale | $269,900$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $269,900-2.9%$222/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $278,000-54.8%$229/sqft |
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| 4/16/2007 | Sold | $615,000$507/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,522 +2.3% | $298,500 +18% |
| 2024 | $3,444 +19% | $253,000 |
| 2023 | $2,894 +1.3% | $253,000 +39.9% |
| 2022 | $2,858 -4.2% | $180,900 |
| 2021 | $2,984 -3.4% | $180,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,090 -3.3% | $178,200 |
| 2019 | $3,197 +13.6% | $178,200 |
| 2018 | $2,815 +5.8% | $178,200 |
| 2017 | $2,662 +2.5% | $178,200 +14% |
| 2016 | $2,598 | $156,300 |
| 2015 | $2,598 +13.3% | $156,300 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $2,294 | $144,800 +3.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2011 | $2,090 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,036 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,904 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,844 +9.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,686 | -- |
| 2004 | $1,686 -1.6% | $113,700 |
| 2003 | $1,714 -2.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,765 +9.3% | $57,196 +7.1% |
| 2001 | $1,614 | $53,395 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Edwards Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 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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