Just a short walk to Hilton Coliseum & Jack Trice Stadium, 8-minute walk to the indoor aquatic center (opening 2026), & 3-minute walk to Cy-Ride Stop, this home is ideally located for ISU employees, tailgaters, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Ames living. With 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, this home blends original character w/ modern updates. Charming highlights include original hardwood floors, doors, built-ins, & wide base trim throughout. Main level lives large & open w/ chefs' kitchen dining & living areas and office/flex room. 3 oversized bedrooms, a full bath w/ tiled shower, & separate soaking tub, & add'l storage room round out the 2nd level. The 3rd level offers opp. for future finish or great storage, while the lower level offers a finished living room & bath w/ tiled shower. The oversized garage offers a true retreat for tailgates & more w/ fiber internet, heat, and gas line. Additional improvements include New LP Smart Side, Roof, Gutters & Leaf Guards (2024), New Deck (2023), Furnace/A/C & Heat Pump (2024), some New Windows (2024), New Water Main from City to Home, & Sidewalks (2025). Plumbing & electrical have been updated throughout, as well as a full kitchen remodel & 4 season addition. Call today to call it home!
Sold for $326,000
$326,000
226 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,987sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1929
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$330,500 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$2,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$330,500
$297,000 - $367,000
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Original hardwood floorsFull kitchen remodelWide base trim throughoutSeparate soaking tub
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Listed by:
Chao Lin 515-453-5800,
Iowa Realty-Ankeny,
NON- MEMBER 515-296-4680,
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Bought with:
Harley Thomas, S72299000
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Half bathroom
- Level: Basement
Half bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,987
- Total interior livable area: 1,987 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 60
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0903454150
- Zoning: UCRM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Foundation: Tile, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $304,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,042
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $326,000-0.9%$164/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69172 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $329,000$166/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732486 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000+17.7%$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732486 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2020 | Listing removed | $279,500$141/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #55139 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Price change | $279,500-2.8%$141/sqft |
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| 6/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $287,500$145/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #55139 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,042 +0.2% | $304,200 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $4,032 +31.1% | $302,600 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $3,076 +1.3% | $301,400 +57.2% |
| 2022 | $3,036 -4.3% | $191,700 |
| 2021 | $3,172 -3.2% | $191,700 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,276 -3.3% | $188,900 |
| 2019 | $3,389 +5.2% | $188,900 |
| 2018 | $3,221 +5% | $188,900 |
| 2017 | $3,068 +2.4% | $188,900 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,996 | $178,800 |
| 2015 | $2,996 +12.5% | $178,800 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,662 | $170,300 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $160,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,600 |
| 2011 | $2,418 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,358 +6.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,208 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,138 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,140 -0.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,154 +6.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,020 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,018 +13.8% | $144,200 |
| 2003 | $1,774 -9.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,955 +5.1% | $63,345 +3% |
| 2001 | $1,859 | $61,498 |
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Neighborhood: Oak-Riverside
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