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  • $255,700

    2226 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    2beds
    792sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $255,700 Zestimate®
    $323/sqft
    $1,022 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $255,700

    $233,000 - $279,000

    $1,022/mo

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    What's special

    Central acOff-street parking availableLawn care is included

    2 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex located in Central Ames. Located in Ames School District. Lawn Care is included, and tenant pays all major utilities. Hookups for your own washer/dryer units are within the home. Central Ac and off-street parking available. A successful applicant should have a credit score of 625 or higher, no criminal history and no prior evictions.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 792 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Lawn, Lawn Care included in rent, No Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0534276400

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $940
    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $323/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $264,400
    • Annual tax amount: $3,454
    • Date on market: 2/16/2026
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/9/2026Listing removed$940$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/16/2026Listed for rent$940+32.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/11/2019Listing removed$710$1/sqft
    Source: Triplett Property Management Report a problem
    7/26/2018Listed for rent$710$1/sqft
    Source: Triplett Property Management Report a problem
    6/5/2017Listing removed$710$1/sqft
    Source: Triplett Companies - Property # 320976 Report a problem
    4/19/2017Listed for rent$710$1/sqft
    Source: Triplett Companies - Property # 320976 Report a problem
    8/30/2005Sold$174,000$220/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,454 +2.1%$264,400 +11%
    2024$3,382 +25.2%$238,100
    2023$2,702 +1.3%$238,100 +48.3%
    2022$2,668 -0.5%$160,600
    2021$2,682 +1.5%$160,600 +5.4%
    2020$2,643 -3.3%$152,400
    2019$2,734 +16.5%$152,400
    2018$2,347 0%$152,400
    2017$2,348 +2.4%$152,400 +17%
    2016$2,294 $130,300
    2015$2,294 +0.3%$130,300
    2014$2,286 $130,300
    2013-- $130,300
    2012-- $130,300 +4.2%
    2004$1,856 +4.4%$125,100
    2003$1,778 -2.9%--
    2002$1,830 -0.6%$59,315 -2.6%
    2001$1,841 $60,878
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    Neighborhood: 50010

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