Welcome to this impeccably maintained ranch home in North Ames, where extensive updates provide peace of mind and make it truly move-in ready. Offering 4 bedrooms--3 on the main level and 1 in the finished walkup lower level--this home provides plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. The primary suite features a private ¾ bath, while the formal dining room, bright family room, and inviting living room with a fireplace offer warm, comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The beautiful knotty-pine, three-season sunroom overlooks the professionally landscaped backyard, creating the perfect place to enjoy Iowa's changing seasons.The galley kitchen is ideally situated between the dining area and the outdoor deck, making indoor and outdoor entertaining effortless. Recent interior updates include luxury vinyl flooring and trim throughout the main level, a sliding glass door to the deck, a front door, and water heater in 2023. The exterior has been updated as well providing low maintenance living for years to come. The finished walkup lower level adds valuable living space with a large family room, a fourth bedroom, and flexible space ideal for recreation, hobbies, or home office. An active radon mitigation system in in place. The walkup basement offers access to the backyard, another standout feature seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces.This home is within the Fellows Elementary School District. Schedule your private showing today!
Pending
$359,000
2944 Monroe Dr, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
2,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.28 Acres Lot
$352,000 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tibben, Kristen (515)232-6175,
Friedrich Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745819
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,482
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 998
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0527358060
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,630
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$352,000
$334,000 - $370,000
$2,095/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Pending sale | $359,000$145/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,000+120.2%$145/sqft |
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| 10/14/2013 | Sold | $163,000-6.9%$66/sqft |
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| 2/23/2007 | Sold | $175,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,630 +2.1% | $332,500 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $4,534 +9.3% | $319,200 |
| 2023 | $4,148 +1.3% | $319,200 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $4,096 -4.2% | $246,500 |
| 2021 | $4,274 +1.5% | $246,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $4,212 -3.3% | $242,900 |
| 2019 | $4,358 +20.6% | $242,900 |
| 2018 | $3,613 0% | $242,900 |
| 2017 | $3,614 +2.3% | $242,900 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $3,532 | $200,600 |
| 2015 | $3,532 +10.7% | $200,600 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,192 | $196,700 +8.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $181,900 |
| 2011 | $2,752 +2.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,684 +2.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,628 +3.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,548 +2.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,490 +0.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,472 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,470 -0.4% | $174,700 |
| 2003 | $2,480 -7.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,680 +5.1% | $86,853 +3% |
| 2001 | $2,550 | $84,341 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



