For Sale By Owner | 3-Bedroom Ranch Home in Ames, Iowa | Sawyer West Neighborhood
Well-maintained ranch home for sale in Ames, Iowa, located in the sought-after Sawyer West neighborhood. Motivated FSBO seller.
Built in 2001, this 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers 1,367 square feet of main-floor living plus a semi-finished basement of equal size - approximately 2,600 square feet of total usable space. The basement features carpet flooring, a fully finished third bathroom, and an open ceiling awaiting your personal finish.
Updated mechanicals making this a turn-key move in ready home. Move in with confidence, not a punch list:
* Roof: June 2022
* Furnace: December 2024
* Water heater: July 2023
* A/C: 2012
* Third full bathroom added: Spring 2022
* Deck built: November 2020
The main floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, central air conditioning, gas forced-air heat, a front porch, and an attached 2-car garage (533 sqft). The fenced-in backyard and deck adds outdoor living space in a quiet, established neighborhood minutes from shopping, parks, and Iowa State University. The home is served by CyRide, Ames's nationally recognized bus system and one of the best public transit networks in the country making it an easy commute to ISU's campus and downtown Ames. An ideal home near Iowa State University for families, professionals, and students alike.
Real estate attorney and home inspector already in place for a smooth, professional closing process.
Property details: Zoned RL (Residential Low Density) | 0.18-acre lot (7,885 sqft) | Ames Community School District | Story County, Iowa
Pending
$325,000
5216 Kansas Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3beds
1,367sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2001
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningFenced-in backyardFront porchGas forced-air heat
What the owner loves about this home
This home has been the backdrop for some of my favorite memories: hosting family around the table, grilling out and gathering on the back deck on summer evenings, and building genuine friendships with some of the best neighbors I've had. What makes the location special isn't just the proximity to ISU, CyRide, and everyday errands; it's that everything feels easy. Groceries, parks, restaurants, and campus are all within minutes, and I never once felt like I was out of the way. Whoever buys this home is getting a great house in an even better spot.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (320) 292-0294
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,367 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0531376120
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $263,600
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,826/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$238/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+51.2%$238/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Sold | $215,000$157/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Pending sale | $215,000$157/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #607204 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $215,000$157/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #55143 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Pending sale | $215,000$157/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #55143 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $215,000+13.5%$157/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #55143 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2015 | Sold | $189,500$139/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $189,500$139/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS #43391 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $263,600 +7% |
| 2024 | -- | $246,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $246,400 +19% |
| 2022 | -- | $207,100 |
| 2021 | $3,438 -2.8% | $207,100 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,538 -3.3% | $204,000 |
| 2019 | $3,660 +14.5% | $204,000 |
| 2018 | $3,195 +5% | $204,000 |
| 2017 | $3,042 +2.4% | $204,000 +15% |
| 2016 | $2,970 | $177,400 |
| 2015 | $2,970 +3.3% | $177,400 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $2,874 | $168,700 +4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $160,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,900 |
| 2011 | $2,424 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,362 +6.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,212 +3.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,142 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,144 -2.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,190 +2.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,134 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $151,900 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | $424 +2.2% | $13,744 +0.1% |
| 2001 | $415 | $13,729 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 50014
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







