About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1236 Orchard Drive in Ames, IA is listed for $235,000 ($214 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 1,097 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 0.19 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 full
1-car garage
1920

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood
Listing Description

Welcome to this gem of a home on beautiful Orchard Drive in north Ames! This home brings it all to the table - charm from 1910 and modern updates. Exposed brick columns and bamboo hardwood floors, with an open concept, make this bungalow modern. Updated kitchen cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

Two main-floor bedrooms with built-in storage share a full bathroom. The walk-up attic space is ready to finish for more living space, and it's HUGE! The basement is very nice with a wood-burning fireplace and great storage space. Workbenches stay. Mostly fenced backyard with evergreen trees for privacy, a fire pit, and perennial flowers.

Cute enclosed front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. Murphy bed included. Pool table stays. Elliptical machines negotiable. One+ car garage and backyard patio. Come fall in love with this adorable, charming home.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,257/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$170
Interest$1,018
Insurance$69

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1236 Orchard Drive

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Patio

Property Details

Flooring

LaminateHardwoodTile

Construction

MetalSiding

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1236 Orchard Drive is listed at $235,000 ($214/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,257 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 0.19 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Patio.

This property is listed by Abby Hausmann-Virgil.

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Abby Hausmann-Virgil

Agent at Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

Listed by Keller Williams Ankeny Metro · Broker phone: (515) 965-9100 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 746769· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 83 days on PropertySimple

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1236 Orchard Drive, Ames, IA 50010

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