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  • $221,800

    215 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    2beds
    2baths
    1,006sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1925
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $221,800 Zestimate®
    $220/sqft
    $1,477 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $221,800

    $211,000 - $233,000

    $1,477/mo

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    UPDATED 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home In Ames - DISCLAIMER: As of recent, there have been some fraudulent marketing efforts from persons NOT on our Real Property Management team. To clarify, we will never ask for a deposit or fee to tour one of our properties listed. Click below to view our virtual tour! Call Today To Setup A 1-on-1 with Our Virtual Leasing Agent! We are fully virtual! In response to Covid-19, we have transitioned to virtual tours, video walk-throughs, and self-showing lockboxes when available. We know that this transition will require some unique coordination and communication. Our leasing team would love to schedule a 1-on-1 virtual tour so we help answer your questions and make you comfortable! Located within walking distance of Iowa State University and multiple shopping/ dining options, this charming updated home is a steal! The entrance opens into a 3-season porch, perfect for a mudroom or a sunroom. This leads into an open living/ dining space featuring gorgeous hardwood floors and vintage wood accents that continue throughout the home. The kitchen has been updated with all stainless steel appliances and a sleek tiled backsplash. A bathroom is located just off the kitchen, features a modern vanity and stylish walk-in shower, and connects to the main floor bedroom. The bedroom is a good size with a connecting closet. Moving upstairs, we find a huge loft bedroom with built-in storage, a full-length mirror, and an additional closet! The basement level includes a semi-finished flex living space, additional unfinished storage space, and a large updated bathroom/ laundry room featuring a roomy walk-in shower and a stacked washer and dryer. Add in the open backyard and one-car garage/ storage shed to the mix and this home is not going to last long! This home does consider 2 small pets under 35lbs for an additional $50 per month per pet and a non-refundable $250 pet fee, please no smoking. Scroll down and click "APPLY". You're done! Make sure you enter as much information as possible, also please attach any available paystubs, W-2, driver's license and any other form of documentation that is relevant. APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIME: 2-3 business days GUARANTORS: Co-signers are accepted; they must apply separately LEASE LENGTH: 12-Month Standard SECTION 8: Unavailable at this time SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted within the property. ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: Tenant Management Fee: $9.95/month Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time Application: FREE TO APPLY!! For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the remaining prorated till the end of the month will be due on the move-in date. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change.* (RLNE5869814)

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None, Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0905451140

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $220/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $172,100
    • Annual tax amount: $1,966

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/7/2022Sold$201,000+6.1%$200/sqft
    Source: CIBR #59940 Report a problem
    5/3/2022Pending sale$189,500$188/sqft
    Source: CIBR #59940 Report a problem
    4/27/2022Listed for sale$189,500+45.8%$188/sqft
    Source: CIBR #59940 Report a problem
    1/30/2021Listing removed--
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    1/13/2021Listed for rent$1,295+8.4%$1/sqft
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    6/22/2020Listing removed$1,195$1/sqft
    Source: Real Property Management - Des Moines Report a problem
    6/17/2020Listed for rent$1,195-0.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Real Property Management - Des Moines Report a problem
    5/22/2019Listing removed$1,200$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/20/2019Listed for rent$1,200$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/7/2019Sold$130,000-3.7%$129/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/28/2018Listed for sale$135,000$134/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #50456 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,966 +2.4%$172,100 +18.1%
    2024$1,920 +15.5%$145,700
    2023$1,662 -7.2%$145,700 +35.3%
    2022$1,790 -4.1%$107,700
    2021$1,866 +1.4%$107,700 +1.5%
    2020$1,840 -3.3%$106,100
    2019$1,904 +26.6%$106,100
    2018$1,504 +0%$106,100
    2017$1,504 +2.3%$106,100 +27.1%
    2016$1,470 $83,500
    2015$1,470 +14%$83,500 +7.9%
    2014$1,290 $77,400 +5.3%
    2013-- $73,500
    2012-- $73,500 +12%
    2004$972 +0.2%$65,600
    2003$970 -2.8%--
    2002$998 -2.4%$32,344 -4.4%
    2001$1,022 $33,815
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    Neighborhood: Edwards

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Ames

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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