Come check out this beautiful home in the Ballard School district. This well maintained home is move in ready for you. Enjoy sipping your morning coffee or evening beverages on the deck. Stressful day? Retreat to the family room and watch your favorite shows in peace and quiet. There's a large shop area off the garage for all your hobby needs. Shingles replaced in 2023 with Class 3 shingles and HVAC replaced in 2024, so the big ticket repairs are done! Nearby, Josiah Chandler Outdoor Recreation area has a stocked pond if you love fishing, trails for hiking, and grill areas and benches.All the benefits of quiet, small town living with a short commute to Ankeny, Ames, and the Des Moines metro. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
617 Race St, Cambridge, IA 50046
4beds
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
8,398.37 Square Feet Lot
$287,100 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$2,011 Estimated rent
Home value
$287,100
$258,000 - $319,000
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Listed by:
Paul Walter (515)343-9109,
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Bought with:
Nicole Larson
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726515
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,206
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,398 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1421175115
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $280,000$216/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726515 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726515 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+14.3%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726515 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Sold | $245,000+0%$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #654742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Pending sale | $244,900$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #654742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $244,900+72.5%$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #654742 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2016 | Sold | $142,000-2.1%$110/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #45583 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $145,000$112/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #45583 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,832 +1.6% | $264,800 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $3,772 +22.2% | $243,400 |
| 2023 | $3,086 +4.5% | $243,400 +48.7% |
| 2022 | $2,952 -3% | $163,700 |
| 2021 | $3,044 -3.1% | $163,700 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $3,143 +8.4% | $159,700 |
| 2019 | $2,900 +8.3% | $159,700 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,678 +6.9% | $141,700 |
| 2017 | $2,506 -4.4% | $141,700 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,622 | $132,500 |
| 2015 | $2,622 -0.8% | $132,500 |
| 2014 | $2,642 | $132,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $132,500 -1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,800 |
| 2011 | $2,406 +2.4% | $134,800 -0.1% |
| 2010 | $2,350 +7.6% | $135,000 |
| 2009 | $2,184 +10.9% | $135,000 +2.8% |
| 2008 | $1,970 -1.6% | $131,300 |
| 2007 | $2,002 +0.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,990 +1.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,964 -0.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,968 +1.5% | $119,100 |
| 2003 | $1,938 +1.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,918 -1.2% | $55,336 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,940 | $57,391 |
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Neighborhood: 50046
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10East Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Ballard Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10Ballard Community Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ballard
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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