Welcome home to this meticulously maintained, one-owner residence nestled on a beautiful, wooded corner lot in one of Ames' most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 1994, this spacious home offers over 4,000 square feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample workspace and gathering areas for family and friends. Hardwood floors throughout much of the main level add warmth and timeless appeal to the home's inviting living spaces. The spacious primary suite features a large ensuite bathroom, creating a comfortable private retreat, while two gas fireplaces provide the perfect ambiance throughout the year. Step outside onto the low-maintenance composite deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard—an ideal setting for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or hosting guests. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage with a floor drain, newer HVAC, a newer roof, and the exceptional pride of ownership that is evident throughout. Located in the highly sought-after Fellows Elementary School area, this home offers convenient access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and all the amenities’ Ames has to offer. If you're looking for a spacious, move-in-ready home in a fantastic Ames location, this is one you won't want to miss.
Northridge, located between North Grand Avenue and 24th Street, is a residential and suburban Ames neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Grand Mall corridor on Grand Avenue, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, errands-first rhythm. Housing trends toward late-20th-century ranches and split-levels with broad lawns and attached garages. Sidewalks and green setbacks give the streets a buffered, quiet feel away from the commercial strip. Nearby green space and trails shape a walk-and-roll routine. For local culture, Stephens Auditorium, the Octagon Center for the Arts, and Torrent Brewing Company anchor nights out beyond the retail corridor.
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Market insights
3038 Aspen Rd · $454,900
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$454,900
Median sale price in this area is $329,126. (28% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Separate/formal dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
See remarks
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Main level laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Corner lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
2-story home
Vinyl siding
Resale condition
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built with vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Partially finished basement with egress windows
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Has homeowners association (Northridge / Northridge Parkway Homeowners)
HOA fee $285 annually
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This home is currently listed as a 'delayed showing'. Under no circumstances will any showings be allowed until 7/31/26 @ 9:00 am. The Sellers will not review or accept any proposed Purchase Agreements/offers until 8/3/2026 @ 2:00 PM. Welcome home to this meticulously maintained, one-owner residence nestled on a beautiful, wooded corner lot in one of Ames' most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 1994, this spacious home offers over 4,000 square feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample workspace and gathering areas for family and friends. Hardwood floors throughout much of the main level add warmth and timeless appeal to the home's inviting living spaces. The spacious primary suite features a large ensuite bathroom, creating a comfortable private retreat, while two gas fireplaces provide the perfect ambiance throughout the year. Step outside onto the low-maintenance composite deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard--an ideal setting for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or hosting guests. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage with a floor drain, newer HVAC, a newer roof, and the exceptional pride of ownership that is evident throughout. Located in the highly sought-after Fellows Elementary School area, this home offers convenient access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and all the amenities' Ames has to offer. If you're looking for a spacious, move-in-ready home in a fantastic Ames location, this is one you won't want to miss.
DMMLS #746077
Aug 3, 2026
Pending
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Jul 28, 2026
Listed
$454,900
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,242 (+0.6%)
$75,400 + $373,000
$448,400
2024
$6,204 (+10.9%)
$75,400 + $373,000
$448,400
2023
$5,592 (+1.2%)
$85,300 + $369,000
$454,300
2022
$5,524 (−4.2%)
$85,300 + $256,000
$341,300
2021
$5,766 (+1.5%)
$85,300 + $256,000
$341,300
2020
$5,680 (−3.4%)
$84,100 + $252,200
$336,300
2019
$5,882 (+2.8%)
$84,100 + $252,200
$336,300
2018
$5,722 (+6.0%)
$84,100 + $252,200
$336,300
2017
$5,398 (+2.4%)
$84,100 + $252,200
$336,300
2016
$5,274 (+11.1%)
$84,100 + $252,200
$336,300
2014
$4,746
$47,700 + $248,500
$296,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,429 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,043
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,043
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0528385010
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 • 50014
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3038 Aspen Rd
$454,130
$770 under list price of $455K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $373K to $470K.