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Sold for $422,500
  • $422,500

    526 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    4beds
    1,989sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2002
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $457,200 Zestimate®
    $212/sqft
    $2,531 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $457,200

    $434,000 - $480,000

    $2,531/mo

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    What's special

    Gorgeously landscaped lot with mature pines, perennials and white picket fence provides a graceful backdrop for this upgraded home. Major improvements in kitchen and Master bath, new roof and siding 2023. Total Master remodel marches you into modern times with a luxurious tiled master shower, expanded master closet and & all new cabinets; even a heated towel bar! Upgraded kitchen w/new granite counters, backsplash & gas stove, new pantry cabinet for improved storage. The cathedral ceilinged great room w/gas fireplace is the perfect gathering space with tall windows and transoms that display the gorgeous yard around you. The formal DR functions as a great main floor office or study. Down in the Daylight basement, which feels like another floor, you'll find room for your theatre, workout space and hobbies. Tons of storage space too, guest bedroom & bath. Deck is new 2021, furnace & a/c new 2018, water heater 2023, new garage opener, flooring and interior paint. It's hard to find a home beyond the norm, with construction upgrades and updated interior! Check this one out before it's gone! Public Open House on June 2 from 2-4pm. Period of consideration on offers until June 5th by 3pm.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nancy Marion 515-276-2872,

    RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

    Bought with:

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir, B37682

    Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 64741MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Basement
    Half bathroom
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    Full bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    Den
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Great room
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Basement
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump Pump
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,989
    • Total interior livable area: 1,989 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,083
    • Finished area below ground: 932

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0907251100
    • Zoning: RL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • Year built: 2002

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ames

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/15/2024Sold$422,500$212/sqft
    Source: CIBR #64741 Report a problem
    6/6/2024Pending sale$422,500$212/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #696374 Report a problem
    5/17/2024Listed for sale$422,500+42.7%$212/sqft
    Source: CIBR #64741 Report a problem
    3/20/2017Sold$296,000-1%$149/sqft
    Source: CIBR #46099 Report a problem
    11/23/2016Listed for sale$299,000+17.3%$150/sqft
    Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #46099 Report a problem
    11/16/2006Sold$255,000$128/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,932 +2.1%$422,400 +3.3%
    2024$5,808 +9.6%$409,000
    2023$5,298 +1.2%$409,000 +29.9%
    2022$5,234 -4.1%$314,900
    2021$5,458 +1.5%$314,900 +1.5%
    2020$5,379 -3.3%$310,200
    2019$5,566 +22%$310,200
    2018$4,561 +0%$310,200
    2017$4,560 +2.3%$310,200 +22.5%
    2016$4,458 $253,200
    2015$4,458 -1.5%$253,200 +5.1%
    2014$4,526 $240,900 -6.6%
    2013-- $257,900
    2012-- $257,900
    2011$4,042 +2.4%--
    2010$3,948 +6%--
    2009$3,726 +3.2%--
    2008$3,612 +1%--
    2006$3,578 +17.1%--
    2005$3,056 +0.1%--
    2004$3,054 $214,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50014

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