Sold for $385,000

$385,000

609 Shelley Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4beds

2,097sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1998

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$385,200 Zestimate^®

$184/sqft

$2,309 Estimated rent

Home value

$385,200

$366,000 - $404,000

$2,309/mo

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What's special

Finished basementFresh paintFully fenced backyardFunctional layout

Welcome home to 609 Shelley Ave in Ames—a beautiful two-story in a fantastic neighborhood with the space, style, and backyard you've been looking for! Step inside to find fresh paint and a functional layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, there's room for everyone—plus plenty of flexibility downstairs in the finished basement for a home office, playroom, or guest space. Outside is a fully fenced backyard, ideal for pets, kids, and summer get-togethers. Conveniently located close to parks, schools, and all the best of Ames—this one is ready for you to move right in.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper

Bedroom 4

Level: Basement

Primary bathroom

Level: Upper

Half bathroom

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Upper

Full bathroom

Level: Basement

Dining room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Upper

Living room

Level: Main

Office

Level: Main

Rec room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

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

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,097
Total interior livable area: 2,097 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,108
Finished area below ground: 978

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 0907290020
Zoning: Res
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1998

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $184/sqft
Tax assessed value: $422,000
Annual tax amount: $6,040
Date on market: 4/30/2026
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/23/2026	Sold	$385,000-3.8%$184/sqft
Source: CIBR #70042 Report a problem
6/3/2026	Pending sale	$400,000$191/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739592 Report a problem
4/30/2026	Price change	$400,000-2.4%$191/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739592 Report a problem
2/24/2026	Price change	$410,000-1.2%$196/sqft
Source: CIBR #69276 Report a problem
1/23/2026	Listed for sale	$415,000+48.2%$198/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733250 Report a problem
11/9/2018	Sold	$280,000$134/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/20/2015	Sold	$280,000-1.7%$134/sqft
Source: CIBR #42549 Report a problem
7/3/2015	Price change	$284,900-1.7%$136/sqft
Source: Tom Randall Real Estate Team #42549 Report a problem
5/30/2015	Listed for sale	$289,900+5.6%$138/sqft
Source: Tom Randall Real Estate Team #42549 Report a problem
6/30/2006	Sold	$274,500$131/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,040 +2.1%	$422,000 +1.3%
2024	$5,914 +16.7%	$416,400
2023	$5,068 +1.2%	$416,400 +38.2%
2022	$5,006 -4.1%	$301,200
2021	$5,220 +1.5%	$301,200 +1.5%
2020	$5,145 -3.3%	$296,700
2019	$5,323 -4%	$296,700
2018	$5,544 +0%	$296,700
2017	$5,544 +5.3%	$296,700 -3.6%
2016	$5,266	$307,800
2015	$5,266 +14.2%	$307,800 +5%
2014	$4,612	$293,100 +7.8%
2013	--	$271,800
2012	--	$271,800
2011	$4,162 +2.5%	--
2010	$4,060 +6.4%	--
2009	$3,814 +3.2%	--
2008	$3,696 +3.7%	--
2005	$3,564 +0.1%	--
2004	$3,562	$248,300
2003	$3,562 -6.1%	--
2002	$3,795 -0.2%	$122,969 -2.2%
2001	$3,802	$125,752