Welcome home to this spacious ranch situated on a half-acre lot in a convenient Ames location! The oversized driveway provides plenty of parking, while the mature trees create a beautiful, shaded setting you'll enjoy all year long. Outdoor living shines here with a large front deck that's perfect for morning coffee, a fully fenced backyard featuring a brick patio with bistro lights, fire pit, charming chicken coop (or garden shed), and a lilac hedge that adds both privacy and character. The kitchen is designed for everyday living with quartz countertops, abundant prep space, and a gas range for the home chef. The seller is also offering a $1,000 credit so buyers can choose the refrigerator that best fits their style. The main floor also includes three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bathroom. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a spacious second family room, two nonconforming bedrooms, a large bathroom with a shower, and a generous storage/mechanical room where the washer and dryer will remain. Enjoy long showers with a tankless water heater and peace of mind with a radon mitigation system already in place. With five total bedrooms (including two nonconforming), there's room for everyone to spread out both inside and out. Located in the Kate Mitchell Elementary School district with quick access to Duff Avenue, Highway 30, shopping, restaurants, and Iowa State University, this home combines space, convenience, and value. Schedule your showing today!
Mitchel, located between Duff Avenue and South 16th Street, is a residential and campus-adjacent Ames neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Duff Avenue corridor near South 13th Street, where local eateries, small storefronts, and steady foot traffic set a practical, lived-in tone. Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium serve as cultural pillars, with the Iowa State Center adding a steady calendar of performances and events. Streets mix tidy postwar houses with a few newer infill builds, giving blocks a varied roofline and setback rhythm. Sidewalks and bike routes connect toward Iowa State University and the green edges of College Creek. Daily life reads as low-key and walkable, with errands and campus energy close by.
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Offer insights
212 Garden Rd · $339,500
$339K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $339K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
See remarks
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Gas/Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Fire pit
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Attached one-car garage
Construction
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This nicely cared for home is located on a gigantic lot (. 5 acres) and is set up for relaxation. The back yard has a brick patio with hot tub, is fully fenced, and has a cute chicken coop. The front porch is very large with plenty of space for sitting to sip your morning coffee. The home has a lot of relatively new components, including the radon system, tankless water heater, roof, siding, HVAC, carpet, and more. With 5 bedrooms, there is certainly plenty of space for everyone to ''claim their area, '' Kate Mitchell Elementary School area.
CIBOR #47811
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$170,000
$158/sq ft
Aug 3, 2017
Listed
$177,000
$165/sq ft
+19
This ranch style home is located on a quiet street with easy access South or to Hwy 30. The gorgeous 1/2 acre yard is bordered by a row of shrubs creating a very private and relaxing space. The house has many improvements with vinyl siding, newer roof, vinyl windows, newer furnace, newer A/C, updated kitchen and remodeled bathroom.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,704 (+2.1%)
$77,800 + $183,900
$261,700
2024
$2,648 (−2.9%)
$77,800 + $183,900
$261,700
2023
$2,728 (+1.2%)
$40,600 + $145,800
$186,400
2022
$2,696 (−4.1%)
$40,600 + $121,600
$162,200
2021
$2,812 (+1.4%)
$40,600 + $121,600
$162,200
2020
$2,772 (−3.3%)
$40,000 + $119,800
$159,800
2019
$2,868 (+8.7%)
$40,000 + $119,800
$159,800
2018
$2,638 (+11.7%)
$40,000 + $119,800
$159,800
2017
$2,362 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $119,800
$159,800
2016
$2,304 (+10.1%)
$40,000 + $119,800
$159,800
2014
$2,092
$44,400 + $88,500
$132,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,968
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,968
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0923250030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RL
Residential Low Density Zone
This zone is intended to accommodate primarily single-family dwellings, while accommodating certain existing two-family dwellings and other uses customarily found in low-density residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ames, IA • 50010
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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81
57
70
47
49
33
35
20
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Feb
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 212 Garden Rd
$331,839
$7,661 under list price of $340K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $324K.