For sale

$145,000

926 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

2beds

886sqft

$1,071/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

5,789 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$164/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Attractive original woodworkBuilt-in office areaMetal sidingHardwood floorsNew storm doors

Affordable 2-bedroom home with hardwood floors and attractive original woodwork that has not been painted over. One bedroom features a built-in office area located in the former closet space, providing a convenient spot for working from home or studying. The home also offers metal siding, new storm doors, galley kitchen complete with dishwasher, and a 1-car attached garage with brand new garage door. A great opportunity for a buyer or investor looking for an affordable home close to ISU with character and potential.

24 days

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68

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 886
Total interior livable area: 886 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 5,789 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0902206260
Zoning: RM

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1938

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $164/sqft
Tax assessed value: $142,900
Annual tax amount: $2,339
Date on market: 7/31/2026
Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Listed for sale	$145,000+58.8%$164/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746459 Report a problem
12/28/2009	Sold	$91,300$103/sqft
Source: CIBR #28999 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,192 +2.3%	$142,900 -11.4%
2024	$2,142 +16.5%	$161,300
2023	$1,838 +1.3%	$161,300 +36.6%
2022	$1,814 -4.3%	$118,100
2021	$1,896 -6.1%	$118,100 +1.5%
2020	$2,019 -3.3%	$116,400
2019	$2,088 +18.7%	$116,400
2018	$1,760 +9.6%	$116,400
2017	$1,606 +2.6%	$116,400 +19.1%
2016	$1,566	$97,700
2015	$1,566 +11.2%	$97,700
2014	$1,408	$97,700 +9.5%
2013	--	$89,200
2012	--	$89,200
2011	$1,300 -4.8%	--
2010	$1,366 +6.1%	--
2009	$1,288 +3%	--
2008	$1,250 +1.5%	--
2007	$1,232 -2.2%	--
2006	$1,260 +8.6%	--
2005	$1,160 +11.5%	--
2004	$1,040 +1.6%	$78,200
2003	$1,024 -13.3%	--
2002	$1,182 +15.8%	$38,286 +13.4%
2001	$1,021	$33,759