415 S Walnut Avenue

Ames, IA
$ 225,000 Beds 2 Baths 1.5 Sq 980
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DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION!!! An excellent opportunity for college students, families, or investors looking for a smart alternative to rising rent and dorm costs. This home is in a standout location near downtown and just two houses from the CyRide stop, making campus, shopping, dining, and daily errands easy to reach. Inside, you'll find meaningful updates that add comfort and value, including newer flooring, fresh paint, new countertops, a spacious living room, plenty of usable space, and a full dry basement with potential for additional bedrooms with egress window installation. So close to campus, a quick walk to the football stadium, Hilton Collosium, the new aquatic center, and shopping. A large lot and carport add even more everyday convenience. Build equity, enjoy more independence, and make this home your own.

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  • Price
  • $ 225,000
  • City
  • Ames
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Story
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Ames SE
  • Lot Size
  • 0.22 Acres
  • Zip
  • 50010
  • Sqr Footage
  • 980
  • Year Built
  • 1971
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 69937
Listed By: Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency
Data Source: Central Iowa BOR (AMES)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Appliances Range,Refrigerator
Zoning RES
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Patio
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Steel Siding
Year Built 1971
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 09-11-150-060
County Story
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 1
Status Active
City Ames
High School District Ames
MLS Area 0004 - Ames SE
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 9432
MLS Area Minor 0004 - Ames SE
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 213800
Legal Description SECTION:11 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 S60' N127' OL 5
AttributionContact 5154501502

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement Full,Partial
Flooring Luxury Vinyl
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Window Treatments
Above Grade Finished Area 980
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 2
Below Grade Finished Area 452
Total Baths 2
Heating-Forced Air true
Heating-Natural Gas true

Exterior Features

Lot Features Rolling Slope
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 9432
Foundation Details Block
Building Area Total 980
Lot Dimensions 60x157.2
Lot Size Acres 0.22
Road Surface Type Hard Surface

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Ames, IA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

4/18/2026 Listed $249,900
5/4/2026 2% - $245,000
5/28/2026 2% - $239,000
9/2/2026 6% - $225,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 50010

Price
AVG $420K
$230K
Year Built
AVG 1969
1971

415 S Walnut Avenue Ames, IA is a Single Family Home for sale at $225000 with 980 sqft and a lot size of 0.22 Acres Acre(s). 415 S Walnut Avenue Ames has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1971. The property's zip code is 50010 which is in Ames, IA

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