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Sold for $275,000
  • $275,000

    2108 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    3beds
    2baths
    1,040sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1959
    8,581 Square Feet Lot
    $275,000 Zestimate®
    $264/sqft
    $1,542 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $275,000

    $259,000 - $292,000

    $1,542/mo

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    What's special

    Sunny homeGreat livingFabulous family oriented neighborhoodNew bathroomLarge bedroomsZero carpetSouth facing
    Avail 4/15. Very sunny home, south facing. Available Now. Euro-style galley kitchen with new tall natural maple cabinets with soft-close cabinetry and open shelving. A deep sink easy for washing dishes a fully vented microwave for cooking odor control a 5 burner gas range. Bottom freezer refrigerator & dishwasher all stainless steel. Tons of natural light and windows newly outfitted with custom blinds including blackout blinds in the large bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout - zero carpet. Modern light fixtures with LED bulbs throughout main floor. The entire electrical system has been redone and is fully up to code with arc faults and grounded plugs. Newer furnace & a/c replacement windows & new insulation in attic/rim joist area will keep you warm and cozy without spending much to heat. new utility sink in basement and washer/dryer provided. The gutted and new bathroom features a curved shower curtain built-in closet (hall linen closet too!) mirrored medicine cabinet in bath and quiet ventilation fan. Original woodwork and vent covers reconditioned. Very large 2 car garage. Recently painted throughout. Big open basement is a great living or hobby space. Basement has a shower and toilet as well. Located in Fellows school district in a fabulous family oriented neighborhood. Excellent maintenance provided and expected. No section 8 or single undergrads or pets over 30 lbs. Renter handles snow removal, yard mowing & utilities

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 8,581 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0534276330

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $264/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $194,300
    • Annual tax amount: $2,332

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/26/2026Sold$275,000+89.7%$264/sqft
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    3/21/2022Listing removed--
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    3/15/2022Listed for rent$1,400+3.7%$1/sqft
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    8/26/2021Listing removed--
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    8/17/2021Listed for rent$1,350+8%$1/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
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    12/23/2019Listing removed$1,250$1/sqft
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    11/29/2019Price change$1,250-3.8%$1/sqft
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    11/20/2019Price change$1,300-7.1%$1/sqft
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    11/8/2019Listed for rent$1,400+7.7%$1/sqft
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    4/27/2019Listing removed$1,300$1/sqft
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    3/13/2019Listed for rent$1,300$1/sqft
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    2/24/2018Listing removed$1,300$1/sqft
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    2/20/2018Price change$1,300+4%$1/sqft
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    12/21/2017Price change$1,250-7.4%$1/sqft
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    11/13/2017Price change$1,350-3.6%$1/sqft
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    10/19/2017Listed for rent$1,400$1/sqft
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    9/22/2017Sold$145,000$139/sqft
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    9/16/2017Listing removed$1,400$1/sqft
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    9/8/2017Listed for rent$1,400$1/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,332 +2.2%$194,300 +20.9%
    2024$2,282 -0.3%$160,700
    2023$2,290 +1.2%$160,700 +18.1%
    2022$2,262 -4.2%$136,100
    2021$2,360 +1.5%$136,100 +1.5%
    2020$2,325 -3.3%$134,100
    2019$2,406 +8.7%$134,100
    2018$2,213 +7.4%$134,100
    2017$2,060 +2.6%$134,100 +6.3%
    2016$2,008 $126,100
    2015$2,008 +15.7%$126,100 +7%
    2014$1,736 $117,800 +5.9%
    2013-- $111,200
    2012-- $111,200
    2011$1,584 +2.9%--
    2010$1,540 +7.2%--
    2009$1,436 +3.5%--
    2008$1,388 -0.3%--
    2007$1,392 -2%--
    2006$1,420 +4.1%--
    2005$1,364 +0.1%--
    2004$1,362 +5.9%$103,800
    2003$1,286 -11.5%--
    2002$1,453 +2.9%$48,930 +0.8%
    2001$1,412 $48,557
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    Neighborhood: 50010

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