About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 2008 Douglas Avenue in Ames, IA is listed for $250,000 ($258 per sqft). Built in 1957, the home offers 968 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1957
  • 0.19 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1957

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

UPDATE! The sellers have added a 12 ft by 8 ft pressurized-wood deck off the sliding glass door in the kitchen! The deck is a great addition to this charming 3-bedroom ranch offers comfortable living in a convenient Ames location. Original hardwood floors bring warmth and character to the bright living room, hallway, and bedrooms.

The functional kitchen provides generous cabinet and counter space, an informal dining area, and sliding glass doors overlooking the fenced backyard, A built-in desk nook provides a convenient space for working from home, studying, or staying organized.

The full basement offers laundry, storage, and plenty of usable space. The attached garage features a rear overhead door, allowing convenient drive-through access to the backyard--ideal for lawn equipment, trailers, or outdoor projects. Recent improvements include a new refrigerator, washer, dryer, gutters, lighting, and updated faucet fixtures.

Situated between historic Downtown Ames and North Ames, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, parks, a public golf course, and an elementary school just half a block away. Come see the possibilities at 2008 Douglas Avenue!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,337/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$181
Interest$1,083
Insurance$73

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2008 Douglas Avenue

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodVinylConcrete

Outdoor Features

Patio

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasherDeep Freeze

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 2008 Douglas Avenue is listed at $250,000 ($258/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,337 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1957, 0.19 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s).

This property is listed by John Livingston and can be reached at 5152334450.

JL

John Livingston

License S61819

Agent at Hunziker & Associates, Realtors

(515) 233-4450

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

MLS# 70828· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 82 days on PropertySimple

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2008 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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