Looking for a charming 1945 cottage that is full of character and warmth in downtown Ames!? This well-cared-for home features beautiful hardwood floors, original wood trim, and classic six-panel doors. The south-facing living room is inviting and filled with natural light. The kitchen makes excellent use of space with updated oak cabinets and a dishwasher. Down the hall are two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath with a tub, built-in storage, and a convenient laundry chute. The nicely finished lower level with an egress window is a rare find for a home of this age, perfect for a family room or potential third bedroom. The laundry area includes a toilet and utility sink, making a future second bath an easy addition. You'll love spending time outside admiring the tree-lined streets, cottage-style landscaping, and large fenced-in yard. Enjoy year-round comfort with vinyl windows, maintenance-free aluminum siding, and a new HVAC system. All this just blocks from downtown restaurants, shops, and parks!
Sold for $213,000
$213,000
425 15th St, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
793sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$215,500 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$1,030 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,500
$194,000 - $239,000
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Maintenance-free aluminum sidingOriginal wood trimBuilt-in storageClassic six-panel doorsCottage-style landscapingBeautiful hardwood floorsLarge fenced-in yard
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Listed by:
Misty Metschke 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Kimberly Diane Olmstead, S66194
Agency Iowa
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68843
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 793
- Total interior livable area: 793 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 793
- Finished area below ground: 488
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 80 x 106
Details
- Parcel number: 0535352090
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $213,000-2.7%$269/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68843 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Price change | $219,000-4.4%$276/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68843 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $229,000-4.6%$289/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68843 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+81.1%$303/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68843 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2014 | Sold | $132,500$167/sqft |
Source: CIBR #41188 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $132,500+17.3%$167/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #41188 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2009 | Sold | $113,000+19.6%$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2005 | Sold | $94,500$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,082 +2.4% | $172,500 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $2,034 -1% | $153,700 |
| 2023 | $2,054 +1.3% | $153,700 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $2,028 -4.3% | $131,000 |
| 2021 | $2,120 -5.3% | $131,000 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,239 -3.3% | $129,100 |
| 2019 | $2,316 +5.1% | $129,100 |
| 2018 | $2,203 +7.5% | $129,100 |
| 2017 | $2,050 +2.5% | $129,100 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,000 | $122,300 |
| 2015 | $2,000 +17.8% | $122,300 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,698 | $114,300 +8.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $105,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $105,700 |
| 2011 | $1,558 +6.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,464 +7.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,364 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,320 +3.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,278 +0.3% | $86,200 |
| 2003 | $1,274 -2.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,312 +5.2% | $42,522 +3.1% |
| 2001 | $1,247 | $41,242 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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