Welcome to 719 Garden Road, a home that offers a rare blend of thoughtful updates, outdoor beauty, and a beautiful outdoor setting unlike anywhere else in Ames.
Inside, this well maintained ranch style home features a comfortable and functional layout with two bedrooms on the main level, inviting living spaces, and a finished lower level that provides additional flexibility for everyday living, hosting guests, or creating a third bedroom. With over 900 square feet on the main level and a finished basement, the home lives larger than it appears and offers a great balance of space and efficiency.
Where this property truly shines is outdoors. The newly remodeled three tier deck is the centerpiece of the backyard, designed for both relaxing evenings and effortless entertaining. Each level offers its own purpose, whether it is enjoying a quiet morning coffee, hosting friends for a summer evening, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. The backyard gardens have been carefully cultivated, creating a sense of privacy and tranquility that is hard to find. Mature landscaping, thoughtful plantings, and the natural flow of the yard make this space feel like your own private retreat right in the heart of Ames.
If you have been looking for a home with character, outdoor living, and a tranquil setting that stands apart, 719 Garden Road is a must see!
Pending
$285,000
719 Garden Rd, Ames, IA 50010
1beds
1,527sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
8,886 Square Feet Lot
$283,500 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 42 days |
- 43 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wandling, Daniel (515)451-3702,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739746
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,527
- Total interior livable area: 1,527 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 625
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,886 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0923276100
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,935
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$283,500
$269,000 - $298,000
$1,642/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $285,000$187/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+54.1%$187/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/26/2019 | Sold | $184,900$121/sqft |
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| 3/19/2019 | Pending sale | $184,900$121/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #20173311 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $184,900+27.6%$121/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #20173311 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2014 | Sold | $144,900$95/sqft |
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| 8/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $144,900$95/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #40765 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,936 +2.2% | $249,000 +23% |
| 2024 | $2,874 +5.9% | $202,400 |
| 2023 | $2,714 +1.3% | $202,400 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $2,680 -4.1% | $161,300 |
| 2021 | $2,796 +10.6% | $161,300 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,528 -3.3% | $158,900 +9% |
| 2019 | $2,616 +14.5% | $145,800 |
| 2018 | $2,284 0% | $145,800 |
| 2017 | $2,284 +2.3% | $145,800 +15% |
| 2016 | $2,232 | $126,800 |
| 2015 | $2,232 +19.5% | $126,800 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $1,868 | $120,700 +4.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $115,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,400 |
| 2011 | $1,710 +2.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,666 +7.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,554 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,506 +2% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,476 +0.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,472 -3.5% | $107,400 |
| 2003 | $1,526 -10.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,698 +5% | $55,026 +2.8% |
| 2001 | $1,618 | $53,508 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kate Mitchell
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kate Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
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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- Iowa
- Story County
- Ames
- 50010
- Kate Mitchell
- 719 Garden Rd





