Great investment home in West Ames. 3 bed/2 bath, great lot with excellent access to university. Beautiful screened porch and oversized 2-car garage. Well built in 1977, and nicely maintained. Rental Cert will need to be renewed, expired summer of '24.
Sold for $244,000
$244,000
5020 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
8,799 Square Feet Lot
$257,000 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,440 Estimated rent
Home value
$257,000
$231,000 - $285,000
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Listed by:
Rog Wheeler 515-963-1040,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Shannon Salmon
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 707672
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,799 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0907202050
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,150
- Date on market: 11/11/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $244,000-0.8%$235/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Pending sale | $245,900$236/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Price change | $245,900-1.6%$236/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Price change | $249,900-3.9%$240/sqft |
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| 1/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $260,000+58.1%$250/sqft |
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| 12/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/8/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,545-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2022 | Price change | $1,595-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,695+13.4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,495$1/sqft |
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| 7/8/2016 | Sold | $164,500-5.9%$158/sqft |
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| 4/8/2016 | Listing removed | $174,900$168/sqft |
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| 3/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $174,900+17.4%$168/sqft |
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| 6/10/2013 | Sold | $149,000-1%$143/sqft |
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| 10/22/2009 | Sold | $150,500+4.2%$145/sqft |
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| 2/15/2008 | Sold | $144,500$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,218 +2.2% | $255,800 +15.3% |
| 2024 | $3,150 +0.9% | $221,800 |
| 2023 | $3,122 +1.2% | $221,800 +19.5% |
| 2022 | $3,084 -4.2% | $185,600 |
| 2021 | $3,218 +1.5% | $185,600 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,172 -3.3% | $182,900 |
| 2019 | $3,282 +14.4% | $182,900 |
| 2018 | $2,868 0% | $182,900 |
| 2017 | $2,868 +2.3% | $182,900 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $2,804 | $159,200 |
| 2015 | $2,804 +12.3% | $159,200 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,496 | $151,700 +6.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $142,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $142,200 |
| 2011 | $2,230 +7.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,076 +24.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,668 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,616 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,618 -1.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,650 +3.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,600 +0.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,598 +2.3% | $115,800 |
| 2003 | $1,562 -10% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,735 +3.4% | $56,215 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $1,677 | $55,477 |
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Neighborhood: 50014
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Edwards Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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