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Sold for $395,000
  • $395,000

    5301 Skycrest Cir, Ames, IA 50010

    3beds
    1,393sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1964
    0.79 Acres Lot
    $411,400 Zestimate®
    $284/sqft
    $1,889 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $411,400

    $370,000 - $457,000

    $1,889/mo

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    What's special

    Partial basementCedar shake roof shinglesRec room spacePrivate wooded backyardTall vaulted ceilingsFloor-to-ceiling windowsHardwood floors
    Welcome to 5301 Skycrest Circle in this secluded North Ames neighborhood where Homes like these don't come up for sale very often. Conveniently located nearby Ada Hayden Heritage Park and Lake yet still close enough to all the amenities of North Ames in the Gilbert Schools District. This particular gem sits in a cul-de-sac on a 0.79 Acres Lot (34,412 SF Lot) and backs Wooded Lots so you get lots of privacy and every day feels like a retreat in the Vacation Home of your dreams in the Woods. Rural Water services the House and there is a Well Water Spigot outside the Home for your exterior watering needs. A 240 Amp Electric Breaker Panel for the House and a separate 240 Amp Electric Breaker Panel for the Attached 2-Car Garage. And once you enter the Home, you are immediately met with an abundance of natural light from the Tall Vaulted Ceilings with Wood Beams, Floor-to-Ceiling Brick Wood Burning Fireplace between the Great Living Room and the Kitchen and Dining space. There are 3 updated Double Sliding Doors in the Great Living Room, the Entry area and Hallway and in the Primary Bedroom Suite all leading to the New Large Concrete Patio poured in 2020 in the Backyard. The Kitchen with updated Stainless-Steel Appliances including a built-in Wall Oven and beautiful dark Kitchen Cabinets tastefully compliment the dark wood beams. The Kitchen and Dining are located in the front of the Home and their beautiful windows go all the way up to the tall Ceilings. The Great Living Room is in the back of the Home and has Floor-to-Ceiling Windows that perfectly picture your beautiful private wooded backyard with tons of natural light. This Ranch Home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a 2-Car Attached Garage. The Primary Suite has an ensuite ¾ Bath with a Walk-in Shower with a Glass Door Enclosure. There's also an updated Double Sliding Doors off the Primary Bedroom that provide direct access to the Large Concrete Patio in the Backyard. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Hall ¾ Bathroom with a Tub. All Bedrooms have beautiful real Hardwood Floors. There is a partial Basement with 697 SF with a 275 SF finished Rec Room space. Basement also has your Laundry Room, Utility Room and Storage. Other features are Cedar Shake Roof Shingles and Radon Mitigation System already installed. Sellers requests private Showings to identified and pre-approved Buyers only so there will be no Open Houses. Contact your Agent for more details and available showing times.

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    Listed by:

    Babatunde Agbaje 515-233-2623,

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    Bought with:

    Nate Nerem, B57254

    Nerem & Associates

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67306MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    Primary bathroom
    • Description: Walk-in shower
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Description: 2 (walk-in shower in primary. Tub in hall)
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    Living room
    • Description: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
    • Level: Main
    Rec room
    • Level: Basement
    Utility room
    • Level: Basement
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Partial
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,393
    • Total interior livable area: 1,393 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 275

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 0.79 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0523175170
    • Zoning: R-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block, Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1964

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well, Rural
    Green energy
    • Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ames

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $150 yearly

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/20/2025Sold$395,000-7.1%$284/sqft
    Source: CIBR #67306 Report a problem
    5/6/2025Listed for sale$425,000+93.2%$305/sqft
    Source: CIBR #67306 Report a problem
    6/4/2014Sold$220,000-2.2%$158/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/12/2014Listed for sale$224,900$161/sqft
    Source: Tom Randall Real Estate Team #39512 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,238 +6%$336,900 +3%
    2024$3,998 +15.1%$327,200
    2023$3,472 +0.6%$327,200 +34.3%
    2022$3,452 -4.2%$243,600
    2021$3,602 -4.9%$243,600 +2.7%
    2020$3,789 +7.6%$237,100
    2019$3,522 +16%$237,100 +15.2%
    2018$3,035 +5%$205,800
    2017$2,890 +2.5%$205,800 +14.9%
    2016$2,820 $179,100
    2015$2,820 +19.7%$179,100 +8.1%
    2014$2,356 $165,700 +3.8%
    2013-- $159,700 +0.1%
    2012-- $159,600
    2011$2,510 +3%$159,600 -8.4%
    2010$2,438 +5%$174,200
    2009$2,322 +4.5%$174,200 +1.2%
    2008$2,222 -2.9%$172,200
    2007$2,288 -1.5%--
    2006$2,324 +9.3%--
    2005$2,126 +4.3%--
    2004$2,038 -3.8%$150,600
    2003$2,118 -6.4%--
    2002$2,263 -1.6%$78,013 -3.6%
    2001$2,300 $80,909

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50010

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