# 1820 S Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

> **TL;DR:** land, $1,650,000. Est. $8,824/mo. Listed 151 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,650,000 |
| Lot Size | 802,811 sqft (18.43 acres) |
| Property Type | Land (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 151 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $8,343 |
| Estimated Insurance | $481 |
| **Total** | **$8,824** |

## Property Highlights

- 18.43 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
18.4 Acres of Premier Highway-Oriented Commercial Land - Ames, IA Secure a dominant commercial footprint in Ames with this land listing. Located at 1820 S Dayton Ave, this large-scale parcel boasts flexible Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) zoning, making it a dream site for developers looking to build. The property offers tremendous visibility and smooth accessibility from the highly traveled US Highway 30 and Interstate 35 corridors, ensuring a steady stream of regional consumer traffic. Positioned perfectly near Ames' expanding industrial and commercial sectors, this level, build-ready acreage provides endless configuration and phase-development possibilities. Invest in the future of Ames' business hub--schedule your site consultation today!

## Location

- **Address:** 1820 S Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
- **County:** Story
- **Coordinates:** 42.004976, -93.583719
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.004976,-93.583719

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Kyle Thomas · **License:** S68078000
- **Brokerage:** Friedrich Iowa Realty
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 232-6175
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1820-S-Dayton-Pl_Ames_IA_50010_M72430-32462?f=listhub&s=CIBORIA&m=70478&c=propsimple)

## Photos

![1820 S Dayton Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0089db437ab0b2cc08fd25ae5468201dl-f4170179110r.jpg)

![1820 S Dayton Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0089db437ab0b2cc08fd25ae5468201dl-f3704777562r.jpg)

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**MLS#:** 70478 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20
**Source:** listhub

*Copyright © 2026 Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.*

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