For sale

$179,000

302 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

2beds

1,137sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$202,900 Zestimate^®

$157/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Inviting layout

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a 1-car garage, conveniently located just ½ mile from Jack Trice Stadium. Hardwood floors add warmth and character, while the inviting layout provides a great foundation to make it your own. With a little updating upstairs and a fresh coat of interior paint, you can build instant equity and create a space that reflects your style. Whether you're buying your first home or looking for an investment with strong potential, this affordable property is full of opportunity in a fantastic location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,137
Total interior livable area: 1,137 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 0910206070

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $157/sqft
Tax assessed value: $189,600
Annual tax amount: $2,002
Date on market: 7/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$202,900

$177,000 - $227,000

$1,352/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/11/2026	Listed for sale	$179,000$157/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,002 +2.1%	$189,600 +37.4%
2024	$1,960 -10.2%	$138,000
2023	$2,182 +1.2%	$138,000 +6.4%
2022	$2,156 -4.1%	$129,700
2021	$2,248 +1.4%	$129,700 +1.5%
2020	$2,216 -3.3%	$127,800
2019	$2,293 +13.2%	$127,800
2018	$2,026 +0%	$127,800
2017	$2,026 +2.2%	$127,800 +13.6%
2016	$1,982	$112,500
2015	$1,982 +11.6%	$112,500 +4.9%
2014	$1,776	$107,200 +5.9%
2013	--	$101,200
2012	--	$101,200 +10%
2004	$682 +11.3%	$92,000
2003	$613 -51.4%	--
2002	$1,261 +1.7%	$40,869 -0.4%
2001	$1,240	$41,018

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