# 218 E 7th Street, Ames, IA 50010 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $255,000 ($177/sqft), built 1918, 1,442 sqft. > Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,363/mo. Listed 41 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $255,000 | | Price/sqft | $177 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,442 | | Year Built | 1918 | | Lot Size | 7,562 sqft (0.17 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 41 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,289 | | Estimated Insurance | $74 | | **Total** | **$1,363** | ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - Hardwood - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1918 - 0.17 acre lot - 2 stories - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent 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! ## Location - **Address:** 218 E 7th Street, Ames, IA 50010 - **County:** Story - **Coordinates:** 42.027767, -93.607802 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.027767,-93.607802 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Sharon Johnson · **License:** S61871 - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER - **Phone:** 2324663 - **Broker Phone:** 2324663 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/218-E-7th-St_Ames_IA_50010_M71195-37928?f=listhub&s=CIBORIA&m=70912&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f2989925488r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f141003616r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3919247150r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f4262095231r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f1397076092r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3179007216r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f1870531050r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f2142929349r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f149067178r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f224228720r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f118333053r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f1153071694r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3024496733r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f755592358r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f4095812480r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3345383281r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f4172398912r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f2314436532r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f4093538152r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3496472363r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f1962621011r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f4277616501r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3697508599r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f1110336491r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3737317731r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f2850877375r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f3738207656r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f269829596r.jpg) ![218 E 7th Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/78bf18beea91aabca30a91b034b710eal-f2403670596r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 70912 | **Updated:** 2026-09-12 **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.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/218-e-7th-street-ames-ia-50010-ia70912) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/218-e-7th-street-ames-ia-50010-ia70912#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/218-e-7th-street-ames-ia-50010-ia70912", "name": "218 E 7th Street, Ames, IA 50010", "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. 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