About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 218 E 7th Street in Ames, IA is listed for $255,000 ($177 per sqft). Built in 1918, the home offers 1,442 sqft of living space on a 0.17 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1918
  • 0.17 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1918

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Full of character and ready to welcome its next owner, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Victorian offers a wonderful mix of classic style, comfortable living, and thoughtful updates. Inside, you'll find inviting living spaces plus a versatile lower-level flex space, perfect for a rec room, home office, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom.

The main level is filled with the character and charm that make this home so special, featuring beautiful original woodwork, pocket doors, and timeless details throughout. A convenient main level owner's suite with a private 3/4 bath. The formal dining room provides the perfect spot for gathering.

Connecting the spaces is a unique walk through built-in pantry that adds both function and vintage charm. And when the temperatures cool, the cozy wood-burning stove creates a warm and inviting place to settle in and enjoy home. Follow the staircase upstairs, where you will discover two additional bedrooms and a full bath.

Original details and cozy spaces give this level plenty of personality while providing a comfortable retreat away from the main-level living areas. The outdoor space is just as inviting! The large fenced backyard offers plenty of room to relax, play, garden, or entertain.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck, gather around the fire ring on cool evenings, or pick cherries from your very own tart cherry tree. Need extra storage or workspace? The spacious utility and wood shed features built-in workbenches with plenty of room for tools, hobbies, and projects. Also large enough to house a small car if you desire.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,364/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$184
Interest$1,105
Insurance$74

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

218 E 7th Street

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Features

Fiber Cement Board

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodVinylCarpet

Construction

Fiber Cement Board

Outdoor Features

Deck

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasherDeep Freeze

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 218 E 7th Street is listed at $255,000 ($177/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,363 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1918, 0.17 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s). Exterior Features: Fiber Cement Board.

This property is listed by Sharon Johnson.

SJ

Sharon Johnson

License S61871

Agent at RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

Listed by RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER · Broker phone: 2324663 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 70912· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 85 days on PropertySimple

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218 E 7th Street, Ames, IA 50010

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