Whether you're looking for a smart investment opportunity or the perfect place to call home while attending college in Ames, this move-in-ready gem checks all the boxes! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features beautiful hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and a large kitchen and bathroom that blend modern convenience with timeless character.
Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2018) and a new furnace, central air conditioner, and water heater (2024), making this home as practical as it is inviting.
Step outside to enjoy a fantastic backyard--ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Located in a prime location close to shopping, dining, parks, campus, and everything Ames has to offer, you'll love the convenience of being close to everywhere you want to be.
Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or searching for an affordable, low-maintenance home in a highly desirable location, this property is one you won't want to miss!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/3)
$215,000
309 Colorado Cir, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
943sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
0.26 Acres Lot
$210,900 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floorsFresh interior paintLarge kitchen
- 26 days |
- 1,374 |
- 45 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Knittel Team 515-371-2706,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER,
Dustin Knittel 515-868-8257,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 943
- Total interior livable area: 943 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 943
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0905475520
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Tile
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: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,906
- Date on market: 7/26/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$210,900
Estimated sales range
$200,000 - $221,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,370/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$228/sqft |
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| 7/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+181.3%$239/sqft |
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| 8/15/2007 | Sold | $80,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,906 +2.1% | $176,000 +33.9% |
| 2024 | $1,866 -6.6% | $131,400 |
| 2023 | $1,998 +1.3% | $131,400 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $1,972 -4.1% | $118,700 |
| 2021 | $2,056 +1.4% | $118,700 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,027 -3.3% | $116,900 |
| 2019 | $2,097 +13.5% | $116,900 |
| 2018 | $1,848 +0% | $116,900 |
| 2017 | $1,848 +2.3% | $116,900 +13.9% |
| 2016 | $1,806 | $102,600 |
| 2015 | $1,806 +12.3% | $102,600 +8% |
| 2014 | $1,608 | $95,000 +3.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2011 | $2,084 +49.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,398 +6.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,318 -0.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,326 +0.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,324 -2.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,356 +3.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,308 | -- |
| 2004 | $1,308 +5.3% | $88,200 |
| 2003 | $1,242 -2.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,279 +11.4% | $41,437 +9.1% |
| 2001 | $1,148 | $37,979 |
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Neighborhood: Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Abbie Sawyer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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