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  • $256,200

    2509 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    4beds
    925sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $256,200 Zestimate®
    $277/sqft
    $1,664 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $256,200

    $241,000 - $272,000

    $1,664/mo

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    What's special

    Great 4 bed, 2 bath home in prime north Ames location. Close to schools, the mall, grocery stores, and restaurants. Pet friendly, fenced back yard.

    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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    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 925 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0534204030

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $1,600
    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $277/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $198,900
    • Annual tax amount: $2,484
    • Date on market: 9/22/2025
    • Date available: 09/15/2025
    • Lease term: Annual

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/8/2025Listing removed$1,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    9/22/2025Listed for rent$1,600+6.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/16/2019Listing removed$167,900$182/sqft
    Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #52467 Report a problem
    7/3/2019Listed for sale$167,900+19.9%$182/sqft
    Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #52467 Report a problem
    7/3/2019Listing removed$1,500$2/sqft
    Source: Hunziker Property Management Report a problem
    4/9/2019Listed for rent$1,500+25%$2/sqft
    Source: Hunziker Property Management Report a problem
    10/18/2016Listing removed$1,200+14.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/22/2015Listing removed$1,050$1/sqft
    Source: Postlets Report a problem
    4/22/2015Price change$1,050-4.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Postlets Report a problem
    4/9/2015Listed for rent$1,100$1/sqft
    Source: Postlets Report a problem
    8/13/2014Listing removed$140,000$151/sqft
    Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #40738 Report a problem
    8/7/2014Price change$140,000-3.4%$151/sqft
    Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #40738 Report a problem
    8/1/2014Listed for sale$144,900+7.3%$157/sqft
    Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #40738 Report a problem
    10/1/2013Sold$135,000-3.5%$146/sqft
    Source: CIBR #38392 Report a problem
    8/2/2013Listed for sale$139,900+3.6%$151/sqft
    Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #38392 Report a problem
    8/8/2008Sold$135,000$146/sqft
    Source: CIBR #26211 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,484 +2.1%$198,900 +16.1%
    2024$2,432 -6.5%$171,300
    2023$2,602 +1.2%$171,300 +10.8%
    2022$2,570 -4.1%$154,600
    2021$2,680 -8%$154,600 +1.5%
    2020$2,912 -3.3%$152,300 -9.3%
    2019$3,012 +12.6%$167,900
    2018$2,675 +0%$167,900
    2017$2,674 +2.2%$167,900 +13.1%
    2016$2,616 $148,500
    2015$2,616 +13.7%$148,500 +7%
    2014$2,300 $138,800 +5.9%
    2013-- $131,100
    2012-- $131,100
    2008$1,552 -0.1%--
    2007$1,554 -1.9%--
    2006$1,584 +3%--
    2005$1,538 +0.3%--
    2004$1,534 +2.7%$111,600
    2003$1,494 -10.3%--
    2002$1,666 +4.6%$53,993 +2.5%
    2001$1,592 $52,664
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    Neighborhood: 50010

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