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Sold for $365,000
$365,000
3213 Joy Cir, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1966
0.84 Acres Lot
$373,700 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$1,646 Estimated rent
Home value
$373,700
$336,000 - $415,000
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Listed by:
Jen Burkamper 515-708-1045,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER,
Jaelynn Burkamper 515-298-3716,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
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CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68804
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,232
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,232
- Finished area below ground: 896
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0526301070
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,230
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $365,000$296/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68804 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Pending sale | $365,000$296/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729360 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000+30.8%$296/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68804 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Sold | $279,000-2.1%$226/sqft |
Source: CIBR #51120 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $285,000+32.6%$231/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #51120 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2013 | Sold | $215,000$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,230 +2.2% | $349,100 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $4,138 -2% | $301,800 |
| 2023 | $4,224 +1.3% | $301,800 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $4,170 -4.2% | $259,900 |
| 2021 | $4,354 -2% | $259,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $4,441 -3.3% | $256,100 |
| 2019 | $4,595 +5.2% | $256,100 |
| 2018 | $4,370 +3.6% | $256,100 |
| 2017 | $4,216 +2.4% | $256,100 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $4,118 | $242,600 |
| 2015 | $4,118 +15.2% | $242,600 +7% |
| 2014 | $3,576 | $226,700 +6.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $212,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $212,700 |
| 2011 | $3,236 +4.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,106 +6.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,914 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,824 | -- |
| 2007 | $2,824 -2.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,886 +2.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,816 +100.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,407 -49.1% | $197,800 |
| 2003 | $2,762 -7% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,970 +3.9% | $96,257 +1.8% |
| 2001 | $2,860 | $94,582 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
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