For sale by owner

$345,000

51458 170th St, Ames, IA 50014

4beds

2,397sqft

$2,527/mo

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SingleFamily

Built in 1892

1.2 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$144/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious victorian era homeFormal dining areaBonus spacesMain floor bath

Gilbert Acreage Opportunity! Located 1 mile W of Gilbert on hard-surfaced road, this spacious Victorian era home has a lot of character. Large kitchen with original hardwood floors, main floor bath, formal dining area, large living room, mudroom, & bonus spaces. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms & large bath with claw foot tub. Outside you will find an oversized 2 car garage, & large yard planted with fruit trees and shrubs. Basement structure has been reinforced with steel posts. The upstairs bathroom has been completely remodeled. Located on the Gilbert School District bus route. Country living close to everything! Contact me to schedule a time to see this gorgeous acreage.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced air, Propane / Butane

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,397 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage - Detached

Features

Exterior features: Wood

Lot

Size: 1.2 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 0508100245

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1892

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $144/sqft
Tax assessed value: $312,900
Annual tax amount: $3,696
Date on market: 11/2/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,100/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/2/2026	Listed for sale	$345,000+4.5%$144/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/6/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/31/2021	Listed for sale	$330,000+88.6%$138/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/9/2017	Sold	$175,000-5.4%$73/sqft
Source: CIBR #45811 Report a problem
1/14/2017	Pending sale	$184,900$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #45811 Report a problem
1/10/2017	Price change	$184,900-2.6%$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #45811 Report a problem
11/3/2016	Price change	$189,900-4%$79/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #45811 Report a problem
10/13/2016	Price change	$197,900-3.4%$83/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #45811 Report a problem
9/30/2016	Listed for sale	$204,900+5.1%$85/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #45811 Report a problem
11/20/2015	Listing removed	$195,000$81/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/21/2015	Price change	$195,000-9.3%$81/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/1/2015	Listed for sale	$215,000+28.4%$90/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/29/2013	Sold	$167,500$70/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,696 +6%	$312,900 +9.1%
2024	$3,486 +11.9%	$286,700
2023	$3,116 +0.6%	$286,700 +30.6%
2022	$3,096 -1.3%	$219,500
2021	$3,136 -5.5%	$219,500 +5.7%
2020	$3,318 -3.8%	$207,600
2019	$3,450 +16.9%	$207,600 +3%
2018	$2,951 +5.2%	$201,600
2017	$2,806 +2.5%	$201,600 +15.8%
2016	$2,738	$174,100
2015	$2,738 +12.1%	$174,100
2014	$2,442	$174,100 +5.4%
2013	--	$165,200 +0.9%
2012	--	$163,700
2011	$2,408 +3%	$163,700 -2.2%
2010	$2,338 +1.8%	$167,400
2009	$2,296 +4.6%	$167,400 -1.7%
2008	$2,196 +9.4%	$170,300
2007	$2,008 -1.5%	--
2006	$2,038 +6.5%	--
2005	$1,914 +4.4%	--
2004	$1,834 -3.8%	$136,400
2003	$1,906 -6.5%	--
2002	$2,038 -1.6%	$70,255 -3.6%
2001	$2,072	$72,863