Welcome to 2842 Torrey Pines in Ames, Iowa—a splendid home in a coveted neighborhood just a stone's throw from Veenker Memorial Golf Course. This charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home boasts over 2600 finished sq ft and features an inviting spacious floor plan with abundant natural light throughout. The kitchen provides ample cabinet and counter space, stainless steel refrigerator, and skylight connecting the inside to the outside. Enjoy the abundance of south facing Living Room and Dining Room windows that connect the home to nature. Or take some moments to yourself or with friends and family in the screened in and covered porch. The primary suite offers a serene sanctuary with a walk-in closet, a private ensuite bathroom, and its own private balcony deck. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, office, or hobbies. Combine all this with a very generous family room and this home checks all the boxes. Outside you'll find mature trees on a walkout lot with a beautifully landscaped yard and a bonus backyard patio making the outside just as enjoyable as the inside. With its convenient location near Iowa State University, Sommerset, schools, and parks, this home provides both comfort and convenience for congenial living in Ames.
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
110 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
2,820
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0533254010
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 15
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened, Porch
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1602.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,602
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 13200.0
Lot Size Area: 13,200
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning: RL
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ames
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Story County
APN: 0533254010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Fellows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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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
Ames, IA • 50010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$346,000 – $419,000
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