For sale

$395,000

3117 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

5beds

1,774sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1972

0.26 Acres Lot

$382,400 Zestimate^®

$223/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal diningLower laundry areaReplacement windowsLarge front roomFreshly painted roomsMain-floor laundryUsable yard

Wonderful 5-bedroom ranch home in north Ames with egress to the back yard. This home has 1774 sq ft of main space and 2701 sq ft of finished space! The home has 3 bedrooms up and 2 down, with the possibility of rental consideration and a bus stop out front. The North Grand Mall is conveniently located, as are parks and considerable other shopping opportunities. The home features several freshly painted rooms, main-floor laundry and a lower laundry area, an eating area, and formal dining, if desired. The home has been well-maintained, with replacement windows and regular upkeep. There is also a built-in china cabinet in the formal dining area. The main floor has a large front room, a dining area that opens to a nice-sized deck, and a usable yard. Lots of finished space in the lower level with a family room with a fireplace and 2 bedrooms. This is a special home (the same family has owned it all but the first two years!) NOW , ready for the next owner to make it their own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Bedroom 3

Level: Main

Bedroom 4

Level: Basement

Bedroom 5

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Main

Half bathroom

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Basement

Full bathroom

Level: Main

Dining room

Level: Main

Family room

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Rec room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Two

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,774
Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,774
Finished area below ground: 927

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 0526351080
Zoning: Res
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block

Condition

Year built: 1972

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $223/sqft
Tax assessed value: $392,500
Annual tax amount: $4,884
Date on market: 6/22/2026

Estimated market value

$382,400

$363,000 - $402,000

$2,335/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/22/2026	Listed for sale	$395,000-68.8%$223/sqft
Source: CIBR #70532 Report a problem
5/12/2020	Listing removed	$1,265,000$713/sqft
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty #51903 Report a problem
5/9/2019	Listed for sale	$1,265,000$713/sqft
Source: Friedrich Iowa Realty/Somerset #51903 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,884 +2.2%	$392,500 +13.1%
2024	$4,778 +18.2%	$346,900
2023	$4,044 +1.3%	$346,900 +39.2%
2022	$3,992 -4.2%	$249,200
2021	$4,168 -2.1%	$249,200 +1.5%
2020	$4,257 -3.3%	$245,500
2019	$4,405 +14.3%	$245,500
2018	$3,853 +4.1%	$245,500
2017	$3,700 +2.4%	$245,500 +14.8%
2016	$3,614	$213,900
2015	$3,614 +14.4%	$213,900 +7%
2014	$3,158	$200,000 +5.9%
2013	--	$188,900
2012	--	$188,900
2011	$2,862 +2.6%	--
2010	$2,790 +6.7%	--
2009	$2,616 +3.2%	--
2008	$2,536	--
2007	$2,536 -2.1%	--
2006	$2,590	--
2005	$2,590 +0.1%	--
2004	$2,588 -3%	$182,600
2003	$2,668 -7.1%	--
2002	$2,873 +0.1%	$93,105 -1.9%
2001	$2,870	$94,919

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