About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 265 W Riverside Road in Ames, IA is listed for $1,699,000 ($316 per sqft). Built in 2004, the home offers 5,373 sqft of living space on a 20.28 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2004
  • 20.28 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
4 full, 1 half
2004

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Discover exceptional luxury living on 20.28 private acres in north Ames. This 2004 custom-built home received a thoughtful renovation in 2020, offering modern elegance and premium finishes throughout. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, the home features a fully finished basement complete with a full bar, theater room, and exercise room, creating the ultimate space for entertaining, recreation, and wellness.

Enjoy abundant parking and storage with 4 attached garages. Additional highlights include a large detached garage (38' x 60') with 3 stalls and finished living space above, ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or rental potential. The sprawling grounds provide rare privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from Ames amenities, Ada Haden park, Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and major routes.

Whether you're seeking room for hobbies, vehicles, outdoor pursuits, or simply embracing peaceful countryside views, this estate delivers endless possibilities. The 2020 updates, generous room sizes, and prime Gilbert schools location make it a standout for luxury acreage living with unmatched convenience. All information obtained from seller and public record.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,087/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,229
Interest$7,362
Insurance$496

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

265 W Riverside Road

Ames, IA 50010

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

WetBarCentralVacuumSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

EnclosedPorchSprinklerIrrigationPatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTileHardwood

Construction

Stone Stucco VinylSiding

Pool Features

PatioPorch

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 265 W Riverside Road is listed at $1,699,000 ($316/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,087 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 2004, 20.28 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: WetBar, CentralVacuum, SeparateFormalDiningRoom. Exterior Features: EnclosedPorch, SprinklerIrrigation, Patio.

This property is listed by Heather Schmidt and can be reached at 5157294735.

HS

Heather Schmidt

Agent at RE/MAX Precision

(515) 729-4735

Listed by RE/MAX Precision · View on Broker Site

MLS# 739039· Source: listhub· 71 days on market

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265 W Riverside Road, Ames, IA 50010

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