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    • Price cut: $191K (6/9)
    $1,699,000

    265 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA 50010

    5beds
    5,373sqft
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    $11,433/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2004
    20.28 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $316/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fully finished basementTheater roomFull barGenerous room sizesExercise room
    Discover exceptional luxury living on 20.28 private acres in north Ames. This 2004 custom-built home received a thoughtful renovation in 2020, offering modern elegance and premium finishes throughout. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, the home features a fully finished basement complete with a full bar, theater room, and exercise room, creating the ultimate space for entertaining, recreation, and wellness. Enjoy abundant parking and storage with 4 attached garages. Additional highlights include a large detached garage (38' x 60') with 3 stalls and finished living space above, ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or rental potential. The sprawling grounds provide rare privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from Ames amenities, Ada Haden park, Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and major routes. Whether you're seeking room for hobbies, vehicles, outdoor pursuits, or simply embracing peaceful countryside views, this estate delivers endless possibilities. The 2020 updates, generous room sizes, and prime Gilbert schools location make it a standout for luxury acreage living with unmatched convenience. All information obtained from seller and public record.
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    Listed by:

    Heather Schmidt (515)729-4735,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739039MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      • Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Electric, Gas Log
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,373
      • Total interior livable area: 5,373 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 2,884

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Storage
      Lot
      • Size: 20.28 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 0523310275
      • Zoning: R A-1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2004

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fitness, Storage Facilities
      • Security: Security System
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ames

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $316/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,698,900
      • Annual tax amount: $20,832
      • Date on market: 4/23/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 98 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Pending sale$1,699,000$316/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739039 Report a problem
        6/9/2026Price change$1,699,000-10.1%$316/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739039 Report a problem
        4/23/2026Listed for sale$1,890,000$352/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739039 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$20,832 +6%$1,698,900 +8.3%
        2024$19,662 +7.3%$1,568,400
        2023$18,328 +22.3%$1,568,400 +25.7%
        2022$14,990 -15.5%$1,248,000 +21.4%
        2021$17,730 -1.4%$1,028,200 -8.6%
        2020$17,976 -15.9%$1,124,800
        2019$21,369 +0.9%$1,124,800 -9.9%
        2018$21,185 +0.7%$1,248,600
        2017$21,040 +2.4%$1,248,600 -0.1%
        2016$20,544 $1,250,000
        2015$20,544 +6.6%$1,250,000
        2014$19,280 $1,250,000 +1.3%
        2013-- $1,233,500 -1.9%
        2012-- $1,257,200
        2011$18,732 +2.8%$1,257,200 -0.2%
        2010$18,224 +1.9%$1,259,500
        2009$17,880 +9.3%$1,259,500 -0.5%
        2008$16,366 $1,266,100 +420.2%
        2004-- $243,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50010

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Gilbert

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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