SOLD SEP 1, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$1,215,500

•

5,373

sq ft

265 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA 50010

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

20.28 acresLot Size

$226Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Heather Schmidt • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (515) 729-4735

Bought with OUTSIDE AGENT • OTHER

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #739039

Redfin Estimate

$1,824,532

$609K since sold in September 2026$51K since September

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This home's estimate is 151.5% higher than the average sale price ($725K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$737,800
A
Land2,790 sq ft
6235 Us Highway 69 Hwy, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$620,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,194 sq ft
4002 Edgewater Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$540,000
C
5 beds3 baths1,812 sq ft
1408 Ledges Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$950,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,326 sq ft
1525 Top O Hollow Rd, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$635,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,285 sq ft
2122 Leopold Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$869,900
F
3 beds3.5 baths4,244 sq ft
1125 Kinyon Cir, Ames, IA 50010

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Market trends in 50010, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$419,000
5 beds3.5 baths1,751 sq ft
2017 Stevenson Dr, Ames, IA 50010
$339,000
4 beds3 baths2,145 sq ft
1819 24th St, Ames, IA 50010
$265,000
3 beds1 bath1,454 sq ft
1417 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$452,000
5 beds2.5 baths3,113 sq ft
3108 Northwood Dr, Ames, IA 50010
$495,000
5 beds4 baths1,556 sq ft
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$190,000
4 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
1017 N 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010
$630,000
4 beds3 baths1,648 sq ft
2106 Ketelsen Dr, Ames, IA 50010
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$74,500
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1006 S Dayton Pl, Ames, IA 50010
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Rental estimate

Est. $5,156 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 265 W Riverside Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,954 (+5.4%)

$523,300 + $1,175,600

$1,698,900

2025

$20,832 (+6.0%)

$523,300 + $1,175,600

$1,698,900

2024

$19,662 (+7.3%)

$523,300 + $1,175,600

$1,698,900

2023

$18,328 (+22.3%)

$443,800 + $1,124,600

$1,568,400

2022

$14,990 (−15.5%)

$309,600 + $938,400

$1,248,000

2021

$17,730 (−0.6%)

$309,600 + $938,400

$1,248,000

2020

$17,836 (−16.0%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2019

$21,224 (+3.0%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2018

$20,608 (−2.1%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2017

$21,040 (+2.4%)

$278,600 + $970,000

$1,248,600

2016

$20,544 (+6.6%)

$278,600 + $970,000

$1,248,600

2014

$19,280

$278,600 + $971,400

$1,250,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

20.28 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

8,257

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Story County

APN

0523310275

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

GB-C

Greenbelt-Conservation District

The Greenbelt-Conservation District is intended to provide special regulations for resource conservation of lands containing sensitive environmental conditions. These regulations permit reasonable economic use of property and at the same time protect the natural resources and recreational assets of the area. This District is designated to promote water quality and conservation, to protect aquifers, alluvial soils and slopes; and to protect areas which possess outstanding scenic, vegetation, wildlife habitat, and travel corridors, geological, historic or recreational values. Structures inconsistent with the permitted uses shall not be allowed in the Greenbelt-Conservation District.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Electric, Gas Log

Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Stone, Stucco, Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 20.28
Lot Size Acres: 20.28
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R A-1

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,884
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $20,832

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Fitness, Storage Facilities

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,257
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 20.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Story County
APN: 0523310275

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gilbert Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.2mi

Gilbert Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

10/10

Gilbert High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

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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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Historical weather

Ames, IA • 50010

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Sun exposure

68/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Home values near 265 W Riverside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
424 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$253,352
329 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3801 Sq. Ft.	$865,690

Address	Redfin Estimate
413 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$581,801
496 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$580,624

Address	Redfin Estimate
469 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$574,766
423 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2439 Sq. Ft.	$678,834

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