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  • $285,000

    719 Garden Rd, Ames, IA 50010

    1beds
    1,527sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1983
    8,886 Square Feet Lot
    $283,500 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Wandling, Daniel (515)451-3702,

    LPT Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739746MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        5/5/2026Pending sale$285,000$187/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739746 Report a problem
        4/28/2026Listed for sale$285,000+54.1%$187/sqft
        Source: CIBR #70017 Report a problem
        4/26/2019Sold$184,900$121/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5360059 Report a problem
        3/19/2019Pending sale$184,900$121/sqft
        Source: Bridge City Realty #20173311 Report a problem
        3/18/2019Listed for sale$184,900+27.6%$121/sqft
        Source: Bridge City Realty #20173311 Report a problem
        9/19/2014Sold$144,900$95/sqft
        Source: CIBR #40765 Report a problem
        8/7/2014Listed for sale$144,900$95/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #40765 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

          Getting around

          15 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          44 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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          • District: Ames

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