2130 McCarthy Rd is a 3,426 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 30, 2020 for $185,000. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $560,271.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$560,271
$375K since sold in March 2020$30K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.9% higher than the average sale price ($501K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,566
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 19
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,426
Building Sq. Ft: 4,348
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS 1ST ADD PARCEL C LOTS 21 & 22 SLIDE 649 G 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,007
Legal Lot Number: 21
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 0.4823
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,426
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Story County
APN: 0909428020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Edwards Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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