# 2415 Melrose Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/2ba single family, $279,900 ($222/sqft), built 1961, 1,263 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,497/mo. Listed 2 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $279,900 |
| Price/sqft | $222 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,263 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Lot Size | 8,215 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 2 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,415 |
| Estimated Insurance | $82 |
| **Total** | **$1,497** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1961
- 0.19 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
This four-bedroom, one and a half bath house, is move-in ready for a new family. Updated with refinished, original hardwood floors, new in 2020: roof, air conditioner and furnace as well as many other updated features. Close to schools/shopping in an established neighborhood with mature trees. Beautifully landscaped yard and patio. The main level boasts a living room, bonus room for office/den, etc, an updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a huge dining room, and a full bath. The dining room has unique tile flooring and leads to a deck and patio area. The basement has egress windows in the 4th bedroom and rec room. The basement also includes a spacious family room that is ideal for hanging out and watching tv with friends and family. Coming soon: The sellers are installing a new concrete driveway and walking path to the front door. Offers will be presented Monday July 13th at 7 pm. Possession after September 15th. Home is easy to show.

## Location

- **Address:** 2415 Melrose Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
- **County:** Story
- **Coordinates:** 42.0462, -93.625036
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.0462,-93.625036

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Lara Hallgrimsdottir
- **Brokerage:** Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
- **Phone:** 5152334450

## Primary Photo

![2415 Melrose Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/3e8ff94653fb8e27a763e198eba89273l-f1385182434r.jpg)

*28 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/2415-melrose-avenue-ames-ia-50010-ia70681)*

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**MLS#:** 70681 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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