Welcome to this beautifully updated 2,500 sq ft brick ranch nestled on a stunning half-acre wooded lot in the heart of Ames. Tucked into a peaceful, established setting yet close to everything, this spacious 4-bedroom home offers comfort, quality, and incredible views of the surrounding trees. The main floor features an inviting open floor plan with warm wood floors and numerous south-facing windows that fill the home with natural light while showcasing the wooded backyard. The kitchen includes a bright eat-in area and flows easily into the formal dining room with a charming built-in buffet?perfect for gatherings and entertaining. The spacious living room centers around a cozy fireplace and opens through doors to a huge deck, ideal for relaxing while overlooking the beautiful woods. The large primary suite is a true retreat with peaceful wooded views, an oversized closet, and a beautifully updated bathroom. A generous mudroom with abundant storage and convenient main-floor laundry adds everyday functionality. The fully finished walkout basement greatly expands the living space and features a bright solarium, large family room with fireplace, and many windows bringing in natural light. Two spacious bedrooms, a ¾ bathroom, and a brand-new wet bar/kitchen area create the perfect space for guests, entertaining, or multigenerational living. Walk out to the lower patio and enjoy the private backyard setting. This home also offers exceptional mechanical features including two furnaces (one for each level), two 40-gallon water heaters, attic fan, and triple-pane windows on the north side for efficiency and comfort. A second staircase from the attached 2+ car garage leads directly to a large basement workshop?ideal for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. There's a nonconforming bedroom on each floor. Combining generous living space, thoughtful updates, and a beautiful wooded setting, this rare in-town property offers privacy, charm, and convenience all in one remarkable Ames location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$128Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gina M. McAndrews• CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with K'Lynn Lynn• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Est. $3,491 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3128 Kingman Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBOR #69533
Jun 4, 2026
Sold
$590,000
$128/sq ft
Apr 2, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 4, 2026
Listed
$590,000
$128/sq ft
DMMLS #735454
Mar 4, 2026
Listed
$590,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 2023
Sold
$525,000
$114/sq ft
CIBOR #50845
Jul 24, 2019
Sold
$355,500
$77/sq ft
Dec 3, 2018
Listed
$379,000
$82/sq ft
+25
Beautiful 2500 sf brick ranch 4 bedroom home on beautiful wooded lot. Home features open floor plan, numerous windows to south overlooking woods, eat in kitchen, form dining room with builtin buffet, large master suite overlooking wooded lot, main floor laundry, 1800 sf walkout basement with solarium, central vac, two fireplaces, two furnace and AC, one for each floor, 2 40 gallon water heaters, triple pane windows north side, attic fan, and second stairway from attached 2+ car garage to large basement shop, and so much more you'll have to see!
DMMLS #573538
Jul 24, 2019
Sold
$355,500
$77/sq ft
Dec 3, 2018
Listed
$379,000
$82/sq ft
CIBOR #42080
May 8, 2015
Sold
$356,000
$77/sq ft
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$356,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 2007
Sold
$373,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,096 (+2.2%)
$105,800 + $479,300
$585,100
2024
$7,922 (+14.8%)
$105,800 + $479,300
$585,100
2023
$6,898 (+20.0%)
$104,700 + $463,600
$568,300
2022
$5,746 (−18.6%)
$104,700 + $314,200
$418,900
2021
$7,058 (−7.5%)
$104,700 + $314,200
$418,900
2020
$7,628 (−3.4%)
$107,300 + $302,500
$409,800
2019
$7,898 (+2.8%)
$112,200 + $336,500
$448,700
2018
$7,686 (+13.3%)
$112,200 + $336,500
$448,700
2017
$6,782
$112,200 + $336,500
$448,700
2016
$6,780 (+2.7%)
$112,200 + $336,500
$448,700
2014
$6,600
$77,800 + $307,200
$385,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
5,012
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0533350020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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: 2.5
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, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater