Sold for $281,000

$281,000

5225 Kansas Dr, Ames, IA 50014

4beds

1,094sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 2003

0.29 Acres Lot

$285,200 Zestimate^®

$257/sqft

$1,722 Estimated rent

Home value

$285,200

$257,000 - $317,000

$1,722/mo

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What's special

Large bedroom

Maintenance-free living. This property has been updated inside and out. Recent updates include: Roof, HVAC, flooring, Painting, and the refurbishment of kitchen cabinets. The main level consists of 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a living room, formal/informal dining areas, and a kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Finished lower level with 3/4 bath(new shower), rec room/hobby room, large bedroom, and plenty of storage in the unfinished portion. All appliances stay. There is an oversized fenced yard, perfect for kids, gardening, and get-togethers. Nice 2-car+ detached garage with storage for yard equipment.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Bedroom 3

Level: Main

Bedroom 4

Level: Basement

Full bathroom

Level: Main

Other

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Rec room

Level: Basement

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Rcvry/Vent Sys

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Carpet
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,094
Total interior livable area: 1,094 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,094
Finished area below ground: 729

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Dimensions: 60 x 206

Details

Parcel number: 0531375140
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Tile

Condition

Year built: 2003

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $257/sqft
Tax assessed value: $276,300
Annual tax amount: $3,084
Date on market: 11/18/2025
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/2/2026	Sold	$281,000-2.4%$257/sqft
Source: CIBR #68948 Report a problem
11/18/2025	Listed for sale	$288,000+92%$263/sqft
Source: CIBR #68948 Report a problem
9/7/2021	Sold	$150,000+7.1%$137/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/11/2013	Sold	$140,000-3.4%$128/sqft
Source: CIBR #38313 Report a problem
7/23/2013	Listed for sale	$145,000+23.9%$133/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #38313 Report a problem
1/20/2011	Sold	$117,000-9.9%$107/sqft
Source: CIBR #29640 Report a problem
10/27/2010	Price change	$129,900-3.7%$119/sqft
Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #29640 Report a problem
10/9/2010	Price change	$134,900-3.6%$123/sqft
Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #29640 Report a problem
9/17/2010	Listed for sale	$139,900-6.1%$128/sqft
Source: TOM RANDALL REAL ESTATE TEAM, L.L.C. #29640 Report a problem
5/25/2007	Sold	$149,000$136/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,084 +5.8%	$276,300 +20.2%
2024	$2,914 -1.2%	$229,800
2023	$2,948 -5.1%	$229,800 +17.2%
2022	$3,108 -4.3%	$196,000
2021	$3,246 -3.1%	$196,000 +1.5%
2020	$3,349 -3.3%	$193,100
2019	$3,465 +28.9%	$193,100
2018	$2,687 +6.1%	$193,100
2017	$2,534 +2.4%	$193,100 +29.4%
2016	$2,474	$149,200
2015	$2,474 +4.8%	$149,200 -13%
2014	$2,360	$171,400 +19.5%
2013	--	$143,400
2012	--	$143,400
2010	$2,196 +6%	--
2009	$2,072 +3.2%	--
2008	$2,008 +3.6%	--
2006	$1,938 +101.9%	--
2005	$960 +1311.8%	--
2004	$68	$64,700