Come see a one of a kind IN-TOWN ACREAGE! This 5-bed/3-bath, 2900 sq. ft. ranch is located on a 3.62 acre wooded lot with floor to ceiling windows, beautiful woodwork, and a convenient location - minutes away from Iowa State University and Hwy 30. The kitchen of this stunning David Hade-build features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a Monogram gas range, main-floor laundry, and amazing skylights. A scenic three-seasons room and gorgeous views are a nature lover's oasis. Steel stone-coated lifetime shingles eliminate any worries about the roof. Need space for your hobby or toys? This home has a 900 sq. ft. 3-car garage, plus another single garage space and shop. Going green? The house is powered by solar and has electricity bills of $30 a month! The basement contains a living area, a 5th bedroom, a 3rd bathroom, tons of storage, a woodworking shop, a beautiful wine cellar, and walkout access to the backyard. This wooded lot is the perfect mix of serene privacy and open space to garden, play, explore, or lounge around the fire pit. Want even more space for an outbuilding or a place to build another home? Owner is also selling an adjacent lot to this property which is a . 47 acre buildable lot close to utilities with road access from Timberline. Buyer gets first right to purchase.
RanchProperty Type
1997Year Built
3.62 acresLot Size
$197Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Mogard• Friedrich Realty
Bought with Call Paul Livingston• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Deep setback & high windows face the road while behind are floor to ceiling views of private woods. Skylights illuminate the vaulted great room & kitchen. Features incl. wood burning fireplace, heat recovery/vent system, maple floors, cabinets & trim with walnut accents, security system, central vac, main level laundry/sewing. This 5 br/3 ba home has walk-out basement w/ 180 bottle wine cellar.
DMMLS #521171
Aug 4, 2016
Sold
$630,000
$152/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$156/sq ft
+11
Privacy in an urban setting on 3.62 acres. Deep setback & high windows face the road, while behind are floor to ceiling views into private woods. Skylights illuminate the vaulted great room & kitchen. Features incl. wood burning fireplace, heat recovery/vent system, maple floors, cabinets & trim with walnut accents, security system, central vac, main level laundry/sewing. This 5 br/3 ba home has a walk-out basement w/ 180 bottle wine cellar and over 4,200 sf finished living space.
DMMLS #510760
Jun 16, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 29, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$156/sq ft
CIBOR #43898
Jan 19, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,018 (−1.9%)
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2025
$9,192
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2024
$9,190 (+4.4%)
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2023
$8,800 (+1.3%)
$35,200 + $622,400
$657,600
2022
$8,690 (−5.6%)
$35,200 + $496,700
$531,900
2021
$9,206 (+9.4%)
$35,200 + $496,700
$531,900
2020
$8,418 (−3.4%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2019
$8,714 (+0.9%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2018
$8,632 (−2.7%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2017
$8,870 (+10.6%)
$49,700 + $444,500
$494,200
2016
$8,018 (+13.2%)
$49,700 + $444,500
$494,200
2014
$7,082
$94,900 + $329,500
$424,400
Tax history for 2531 Oakwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,018 (−1.9%)
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2025
$9,192
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2024
$9,190 (+4.4%)
$84,500 + $596,800
$681,300
2023
$8,800 (+1.3%)
$35,200 + $622,400
$657,600
2022
$8,690 (−5.6%)
$35,200 + $496,700
$531,900
2021
$9,206 (+9.4%)
$35,200 + $496,700
$531,900
2020
$8,418 (−3.4%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2019
$8,714 (+0.9%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2018
$8,632 (−2.7%)
$180,000 + $444,500
$624,500
2017
$8,870 (+10.6%)
$49,700 + $444,500
$494,200
2016
$8,018 (+13.2%)
$49,700 + $444,500
$494,200
2014
$7,082
$94,900 + $329,500
$424,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
3.62 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
4,294
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0916325170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Has Basement
Basement Details: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2900.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,900
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,255
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Farm
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Farm
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 3.0
Lot Size Area: 3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.62
Zoning: RL
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ames
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,294
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Story County
APN: 0916325170
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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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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