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
1918

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Step into the timeless charm of this adorable Victorian gem! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story home perfectly blends character with thoughtful updates. The spacious living areas are complemented by a bonus family room in the lower level, offering the flexibility of a fourth bedroom thanks to its closet and private side entrance, or the perfect space for a rec room, office, or guest suite.

The home featurs an updated upstairs bathroom surround, newer kitchen appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, range hood, and garbage disposal), hot water heater, washer and dryer, main-floor ceiling fans, and a convenient keypad entry at the front door.

Cozy up on chilly evenings beside the well-maintained wood stove with blower, capable of efficiently heating the entire home. Outside, you'll fall in love with the large fenced backyard featuring a deck perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing with friends, inviting fire ring, and a tart cherry tree ready to enjoy each season.

A spacious utility and wood shed with built-in workbenches provides abundant storage and workspace for hobbies or projects. If you've been searching for a home with Victorian character, modern conveniences, flexible living space, and a backyard designed for making memories, this charming property is one you won't want to miss!

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

CarpetVinylHardwoodTile

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 and can be reached at 2324663.

SJ

Sharon Johnson

License S61871

Agent at RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

2324663

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

MLS# 70912· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 52 days on PropertySimple

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218 E 7th Street, Ames, IA 50010

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