415 Stanton Ave Unit 311, Ames, IA 50014

The unqiue history of this special home is not the only fun feature; it's just the cherry on top. The Crawford is a charming, historic adaptive reuse independent living community for residents aged 55 and over, located in the heart of ISU's Campustown. This 1930 school building has been reimagined into 30 single-family condominiums, and its list of amenities is fabulous. First, amenities include a grand glass atrium entry, elevator access to all residential floors, secured entry doors, individual secured storage closets, a workshop, fitness center, meeting rooms, high-speed Ethernet, a video security system, a shared grill and patio area complete with firepit, and a shared vegetable and flower garden. Secondly, owners have access to a climate controlled indoor garage parking; this unit also includes a separate bonus attached garage space perfect for an extra vehicle or additional storage. Features also include 2 beautiful bedrooms, 2 spacious bathrooms, 12-foot ceilings, 2 large walk-in closets, in-unit laundry with washer and dryer, a spacious kitchen pantry, tile backsplash, and dramatic black-framed windows. The beautiful white interior enhances the bright airy feel and the entire home provides an amazing amount of natural light. The quarterly dues cover water, internet, trash, limited exterior maintenance, snow removal, and lawn care, so you can spend your time doing what you love rather than those time-consuming chores. The HOA will even change out the batteries in your smoke alarms annually and your furnace filter twice per year. This is one of the largest units in this development and it is pristinely maintained. There is also a fantastic room on the main level of the building, perfect for entertaining family or friends for the holidays, a birthday or anniversary party, game day, movie night or maybe even the perfect place to host your favorite organization's meeting. Step into a lifestyle the moment you walk into this one of a kind opportunity.