About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1202 Curtiss Avenue in Ames, IA is listed for $169,900 ($274 per sqft). Built in 1924, the home offers 619 sqft of living space on a 0.14 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1924
  • 0.14 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1924

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Move-In Ready 1924 Bungalow - Own for Less Than Rent! Updated Ames Bungalow Near Iowa State & CyRide - Contract for Deed Available Stop renting and start building equity! This charming 1924 bungalow offers an affordable path to homeownership in a convenient Ames location, just minutes from Iowa State University and close to CyRide for easy access to campus, downtown, shopping, and local employers.

This well-maintained home blends classic character with important updates, including beautiful hardwood floors, fresh interior paint throughout, all-new plumbing, and a new water heater. The lower-level bathroom has been refreshed with new fixtures, and the home includes a washer, dryer, refrigerator, and microwave--everything you need to move in on day one.

Outside, you'll find a detached one-car garage with additional off-street parking and a yard that's easy to maintain. Whether you're an Iowa State faculty or staff member looking to own instead of rent, a graduate student planning to stay in Ames, a first-time homebuyer, or an investor seeking a well-located property, this home is an exceptional opportunity.

Contract for deed financing is available, making homeownership more accessible. Contact the listing agent for details. Why rent when you can own and build equity? Schedule your showing today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$909/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$123
Interest$736
Insurance$50

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1202 Curtiss Avenue

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Features

Wood Siding

Property Details

Flooring

LaminateVinylHardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1202 Curtiss Avenue is listed at $169,900 ($274/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $909 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1924, 0.14 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s). Exterior Features: Wood Siding.

This property is listed by Nancy K. Hagen.

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Nancy K. Hagen

License B42577

Agent at RE/MAX PROGRESSIVE R.E.

Listed by RE/MAX PROGRESSIVE R.E. · Broker phone: 5153822402 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 70803· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 102 days on PropertySimple

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1202 Curtiss Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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