Snag this rare 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem in a prime Ames location—just a short walk to campus. Freshly painted, low-maintenance, and rental-ready with a Letter of Compliance already in place. Big yard, detached garage, and unbeatable proximity to student demand make this a high-return opportunity. Properties like this near ISU don’t last—secure it now.
Pending
$205,000
221 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2beds
887sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,474/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$200,800 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 309 days |
- 21 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephen Bock (515)232-4663,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center,
Bryan Rohe 515-201-3964,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723810
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 887
- Total interior livable area: 887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Details
- Parcel number: 0905451110
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,816
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 270 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$200,800
$181,000 - $223,000
$1,166/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $205,000$231/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723810 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+162.1%$231/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68173 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2012 | Sold | $78,200$88/sqft |
Source: CIBR #35346 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Edwards
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Abbie Sawyer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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.
- $195,0002 bd2 ba887 sqft221 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Sold
- $291,700-- bd-- ba1.3k sqft219 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
- $282,5004 bd3 ba1.1k sqft219 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Sold
- $256,8003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft223 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
- $174,6001 bd1 ba576 sqft217 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
- $125,9001 bd1 ba511 sqft217 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
- $165,2001 bd1 ba511 sqft217 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
- $256,3003 bd2 ba1.2k sqft301 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $235,0003 bd2 ba864 sqft3810 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014For Sale
MLS ID #70546, Patrick Weigel, Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames. CIBR - $209,0003 bd2 ba1k sqft1505 Little Bluestem Ct Unit 117, Ames, IA 50014For Sale
MLS ID #70706, Zhan Zhang, LPT Realty, LLC. CIBR - $198,0002 bd1 ba999 sqft1207 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010For Sale
MLS ID #70201, Katie Riedeman, CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames. CIBR - $199,9003 bd1 ba864 sqft2010 Hunziker Dr, Ames, IA 50010For Sale
MLS ID #744570, Justin Porter, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS - $239,0002 bd2 ba980 sqft415 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #69937, Kevin Holmes, Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency. CIBR
- $169,9002 bd2 ba619 sqft1202 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70803, Nancy K. Hagen, Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC. CIBR
- $165,0002 bd1 ba955 sqft412 Faulkner Ct, Ames, IA 50014For SaleMLS ID #70757, Bryanna Wisecup, LPT Realty, LLC. CIBR
- $230,0003 bd2 ba1.2k sqft219 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70371, Katie Riedeman, CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames. CIBR
- $279,9003 bd2 ba960 sqft3412 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014For SaleMLS ID #70616, Molly Neal-Wong, RE/MAX Concepts-Ames. CIBR
- $215,0002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft28076 690th Ave, Colo, IA 50056For SaleMLS ID #70850, Marc Olson Team, RE/MAX Concepts-Nevada. CIBR
- $260,0004 bd2 ba990 sqft5423 Norris St, Ames, IA 50014For SaleMLS ID #742022, Rameal Cooper, EXP Realty, LLC. DMMLS
- $260,0004 bd2 ba904 sqft1013 Yuma Ave, Ames, IA 50014For SaleMLS ID #70564, Misty Metschke, Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames. CIBR
- $199,0002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft2435 Aspen Rd Unit 204, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70561, Mike Frisk, First Property Management of Ames. CIBR
- $199,9002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft1318 3rd St, Nevada, IA 50201For SaleMLS ID #70092, Katie Riedeman, CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames. CIBR
- $295,0004 bd3 ba1k sqft1611 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70606, Bock Real Estate Group, RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER. CIBR
- $273,0002 bd2 ba1.2k sqft515 8th St, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70614, Katherine Orngard, Friedrich Realty. CIBR
- $--3 bd2 ba1.2k sqft303 Crawford St, Boone, IA 50036AuctionServiceLink Auction
- $174,5003 bd3 ba1k sqft721 Meadow Pl, Ames, IA 50010For SaleMLS ID #70644, Kelli Excell, NextHome Journey. CIBR
- $225,0004 bd2 ba876 sqft906 S Boone St, Sheldahl, IA 50243For SaleMLS ID #745509, Susie Sheldahl, Realty One Group Impact. DMMLS
- $220,0002 bd1 ba716 sqft3734 NW 117th Pl, Polk City, IA 50226For Sale By Owner
