Cute home in west Ames with a huge sunroom addition for lots of extra space and natural sunlight. The main floor features an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, front living room, two bedrooms, full bath, and the large family room overlooking the spacious backyard. Take the spiral staircase upstairs and find a bonus room perfect for a home office or music room. The finished basement includes a 3rd bedroom, additional bath with tiled shower, laundry, and a large family room or possible 4th bedroom. Recent updates include a new roof and vinyl windows. Outside you will find plenty of storage in the 1 car garage with attached carport and 2 storage sheds. Located on a quiet street with mature trees, nearby park, and easy access to ISU campus, grocery store, and restaurants. Schedule your private tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,172 sq ftLot Size
$148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Misty Metschke• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Contact: 515-451-3279
Bought with Jennings Real Estate Team Jennings• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
BRAND NEW kitchen with painted cabinets, backsplash, and LVP flooring. Updated full bath with tile floor. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Large dining/great room addition with tons of windows and loft bonus room for an ideal office. Basement with 3rd bedroom, rec room, plus addition with two egress windows makes a great family room or potentially bedrooms 4 & 5. Basement 3/4 bath with tile shower. Backyard with garden, one standard shed plus a 2 story shed for tons of storage. You also get a 1+ car garage with workshop plus a car port. Must see in person to appreciate everything this home has to offer! Move-in ready.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,868 (+2.1%)
$40,900 + $257,800
$298,700
2024
$3,788 (+36.1%)
$40,900 + $257,800
$298,700
2023
$2,784 (+1.2%)
$43,600 + $223,100
$266,700
2022
$2,750 (−4.2%)
$43,600 + $130,800
$174,400
2021
$2,872 (+13.6%)
$43,600 + $130,800
$174,400
2020
$2,528 (+2.6%)
$43,000 + $128,800
$171,800
2019
$2,464 (+10.8%)
$36,400 + $109,400
$145,800
2018
$2,224 (+13.9%)
$36,400 + $109,400
$145,800
2017
$1,952 (+2.4%)
$34,000 + $102,000
$136,000
2016
$1,906 (+13.9%)
$34,000 + $102,000
$136,000
2014
$1,674
$31,500 + $76,700
$108,200
Tax history for 321 Hilltop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,868 (+2.1%)
$40,900 + $257,800
$298,700
2024
$3,788 (+36.1%)
$40,900 + $257,800
$298,700
2023
$2,784 (+1.2%)
$43,600 + $223,100
$266,700
2022
$2,750 (−4.2%)
$43,600 + $130,800
$174,400
2021
$2,872 (+13.6%)
$43,600 + $130,800
$174,400
2020
$2,528 (+2.6%)
$43,000 + $128,800
$171,800
2019
$2,464 (+10.8%)
$36,400 + $109,400
$145,800
2018
$2,224 (+13.9%)
$36,400 + $109,400
$145,800
2017
$1,952 (+2.4%)
$34,000 + $102,000
$136,000
2016
$1,906 (+13.9%)
$34,000 + $102,000
$136,000
2014
$1,674
$31,500 + $76,700
$108,200
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,172 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
2,026
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0908275190
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 12
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1354.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,120
Below Grade Finished Area: 819
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Steel Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 8172.0
Lot Size Area: 8,172
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Zoning: Residential Low
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ames
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,026
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,172 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Story County
APN: 0908275190
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
AttributionContact: 515-451-3279
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Schools
Edwards Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Ames Middle School
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $329,000
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