About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1417 Grand Avenue in Ames, IA is listed for $265,000 ($182 per sqft). Built in 1942, the home offers 1,454 sqft of living space on a 0.22 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1942
  • 0.22 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1942

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

New roof. New gutters. Waterproofed basement with a Thrasher foundation warranty. Fresh paint inside and out and brand-new appliances. The hard work at 1417 Grand Avenue is already done, so all that's left is moving in. You'll notice the difference the moment you pull up.

The exterior has been freshly painted in a bold navy blue with crisp white trim, giving this 1940s North Ames home standout curb appeal. A front stoop with railing greets you at the door, and the attached garage keeps your vehicle out of Iowa winters while giving you extra storage for tools, bikes, and seasonal gear.

Inside, the home has been completely updated, and fresh paint throughout gives every room a bright, clean, move-in-ready feel. With 1,454 square feet of living space, there's room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen's new appliances mean there's nothing to replace or upgrade.

Just unpack and start cooking. The main floor has two bedrooms, and a 200-square-foot addition adds even more living space. Then there's the upstairs bedroom, and it's full of surprises. Along with a huge closet, it has a separate room that would make a perfect dressing room or a fun secret room just waiting to become a reading nook, a hideaway, or the best storage spot in the house.

It's a space with real personality that you have to see in person! Downstairs, the full basement offers 792 square feet with partially finished space. It would make a great rec room, workout area, or storage space, and the professional waterproofing gives you peace of mind that it will stay dry.

Outdoor living is a highlight here. You can relax under the covered patio, grill on the composite deck, or spend evenings in the generous 0.22-acre yard with mature trees all around. Central air and gas forced-air heat keep the home comfortable in every season.

The home is in the Ames Community School District, close to the shopping, dining, parks, and everyday conveniences that make Ames such a wonderful place to call home. Updates like these, and a bedroom with a secret room, don't come along often. Schedule your private showing today and see why 1417 Grand Avenue could be the perfect place to start your next chapter!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,417/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$192
Interest$1,148
Insurance$77

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1417 Grand Avenue

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Features

Steel Siding

Property Details

Flooring

Vinyl

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1417 Grand Avenue is listed at $265,000 ($182/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,417 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1942, 0.22 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s). Exterior Features: Steel Siding.

This property is listed by Renee Lynn Klaus.

RK

Renee Lynn Klaus

License S68388

Agent at Hunziker & Associates, Realtors

Listed by Hunziker & Associates, Realtors · Broker phone: (515) 233-4450 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 71490· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 22 days on PropertySimple

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1417 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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