212 Garden Rd, Ames, IA 50010

SELLERS ARE OFFERING UPT TO 1% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE towards a temporary rate buy down to help lower your first-year mortgage payments OR towards your closing costs. Sellers are also offering a 1k credit for a new refrigerator, so you can pick out your own! ~Welcome home to this spacious ranch situated on a half-acre lot in a convenient Ames location. The oversized driveway provides plenty of parking, while the mature trees create a beautiful, shaded setting you'll enjoy all year long. Outdoor living shines here with a large front deck that's perfect for morning coffee, a fully fenced backyard featuring a brick patio with bistro lights, fire pit, charming chicken coop (or garden shed), & a lilac hedge that adds both privacy & character. The kitchen features quartz countertops & a gas range. The main floor also includes 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors & a full bathroom. The lower level offers flexibility with a spacious 2nd family room, 2 nonconforming bedrooms, a large bathroom with a shower, & a generous storage/mechanical room where the washer and dryer can stay. Enjoy long showers with a tankless water heater & peace of mind with a radon mitigation system already in place. With 5 total bedrooms (including 2 nonconforming), there's room for everyone to spread out both inside & out. Located in the Kate Mitchell Elementary School district with quick access to Duff Avenue, Hwy 30, shopping, restaurants, & Iowa State University, this home combines space, convenience, & value.