Don't miss your opportunity to check out this meticulously maintained, move-in ready ranch home! This charming home features 3 main floor bedrooms, one full bath, a spacious, open eat-in kitchen perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The finished basement area also adds additional entertainment space or the ability to add another bedroom. Updates to the home include new furnace, A/C, fresh paint throughout and so much more.
Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard that's ideal for relaxing evenings or hosting family and friends. The home is within walking distance to Meeker Elementary School and just minutes from shopping centers, restaurants, and main street.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, or simply looking for a truly cared for home, this one checks all the boxes. You won't want to miss this opportunity!
Sold for $290,000
$290,000
512 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
0.25 Acres Lot
$301,200 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$1,417 Estimated rent
Home value
$301,200
$271,000 - $334,000
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Ranch homeFinished basementBeautifully landscaped yardSpacious open eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Swenson 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Molly Neal-Wong, B43627
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68078
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
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: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 96.2 x 115
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0535301030
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,894
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $290,000-0.9%$254/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68078 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $292,500$257/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68078 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,894 +2.3% | $253,200 +20.7% |
| 2024 | $2,830 -0.2% | $209,700 |
| 2023 | $2,836 +1.3% | $209,700 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $2,800 -4.3% | $177,500 |
| 2021 | $2,926 -3.5% | $177,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,033 -3.3% | $174,900 |
| 2019 | $3,138 +10.1% | $174,900 |
| 2018 | $2,851 +5.7% | $174,900 |
| 2017 | $2,698 +2.4% | $174,900 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $2,634 | $158,300 |
| 2015 | $2,634 +14.8% | $158,300 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,294 | $147,900 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $139,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $139,700 |
| 2011 | $2,092 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,038 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,906 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,846 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,848 -2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,886 +8.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,744 +100.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $871 +4.4% | $125,500 |
| 2003 | $834 -54.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,845 +6.7% | $59,780 +4.6% |
| 2001 | $1,728 | $57,165 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50010
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Iowa
- Story County
- Ames
- 50010
- 512 20th St
