Move right in to this ranch home in Parkview Heights. If you're looking for one level living, this is perfect for you. Over 1800 sq ft on the main level with 3 bedrooms and laundry, large living area with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, dining area and efficient eat-in kitchen. Oversized primary bedroom has attached 3/4 bath with double sink vanity and skylight for wonderful natural lighting. Adding to the abundant living area is a 3 season porch to enjoy. Lower level is finished with a large family room, non-conforming bedroom perfect for an office or hobbies. Yard is meticulously maintained with perennials and flower beds. Low maintenance exterior with steel siding and roof is only 2 years old.
For sale
Price cut: $9K (7/21)
$420,000
2126 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,814sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1984
0.31 Acres Lot
$410,700 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceOversized primary bedroomDining areaEfficient eat-in kitchen
- 81 days |
- 767 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
K'Lynn Lynn 515-450-0476,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70065
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Description: Primary
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: wet bar
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,814
- Total interior livable area: 1,814 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,814
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0527301270
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,278
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
Estimated market value
$410,700
$390,000 - $431,000
$2,411/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $420,000-2.1%$232/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #70065 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $429,000-2.3%$236/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739411 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000$242/sqft |
Source: CIBR #70065 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,278 +0.3% | $400,900 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $5,260 +18.2% | $387,800 |
| 2023 | $4,450 +1.3% | $387,800 +41.8% |
| 2022 | $4,394 -4.2% | $273,400 |
| 2021 | $4,588 -1.8% | $273,400 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $4,672 -3.3% | $269,400 |
| 2019 | $4,834 +11.4% | $269,400 |
| 2018 | $4,337 +3.7% | $269,400 |
| 2017 | $4,184 +2.4% | $269,400 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $4,086 | $240,800 |
| 2015 | $4,086 +12.7% | $240,800 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,624 | $236,200 +9.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $215,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $215,500 |
| 2011 | $3,280 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,198 +6.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,000 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,908 | -- |
| 2007 | $2,908 -2.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,972 +1.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,916 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,914 -3.9% | $204,600 |
| 2003 | $3,032 -6.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,250 +1.6% | $105,299 -0.5% |
| 2001 | $3,198 | $105,779 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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