Don't miss out on this charming ranch home with over 1,900 sq ft of finished living space! Featuring two spacious bedrooms on the main floor, plus an additional bedroom in the lower level, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Enjoy cozy evenings by the wood fireplace, an open floor plan for easy living, and a family-friendly great room. Step outside onto the large deck and fenced yard, ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. Plus, you're just minutes from shopping, parks, and both elementary and high schools.
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Sold for $245,000
$245,000
2303 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$255,000 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$1,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,000
$230,000 - $283,000
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Open floor planFenced yardLarge deckFamily-friendly great roomWood fireplace
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Listed by:
Julie Clark 515-203-7231,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
Betts Team, B67497
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67396
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Concrete, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0534252040
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement Board
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,166
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $245,000-5.7%$182/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #67396 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900$193/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67396 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$193/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718674 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900$193/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718674 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Listing removed | $259,900$193/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67396 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900+54.7%$193/sqft |
Source: CIBR #67396 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2017 | Sold | $168,000-2.3%$125/sqft |
Source: CIBR #47874 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $171,900$128/sqft |
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty/Somerset #47874 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,166 +2.1% | $248,400 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $3,100 -0.6% | $218,300 |
| 2023 | $3,118 +1.2% | $218,300 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $3,080 -4.1% | $185,300 |
| 2021 | $3,212 +1.4% | $185,300 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,167 -3.3% | $182,600 |
| 2019 | $3,276 +17.2% | $182,600 |
| 2018 | $2,796 0% | $182,600 |
| 2017 | $2,796 +2.3% | $182,600 +17.7% |
| 2016 | $2,734 | $155,200 |
| 2015 | $2,734 +13.7% | $155,200 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,404 | $145,100 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $137,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $137,000 |
| 2011 | $2,148 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,098 +6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,980 +3.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,920 +5.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,822 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,820 -1% | $130,800 |
| 2003 | $1,838 -9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,020 +4.9% | $65,463 +2.8% |
| 2001 | $1,926 | $63,692 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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- 10/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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