Everything you would want and need in this move in ready, 3 bed, 2 bath located on the South side of Ames! Tons of updates found throughout with a ton of charm! The amount of custom trim detail gone into this home is incredible. Kitchen has gas stove, farmhouse sink and open cabinets, along with a custom built table ledge allowing for extra seating. Lower level was recently finished with LVP, electric fireplace, full bathroom. 3rd bedroom, and laundry that's easily accessible. Outside you will find a newly installed deck and professional landscaping that leads out to a beautiful fire pit. Storage shed that is included will help with extra storage space for the mower and outside toys!
Everything you would want and need in this move in ready, 3 bed, 2 bath located on the South side of Ames! Tons of updates found throughout with a ton of charm! The amount of custom trim detail gone into this home is incredible. Kitchen has gas stove, farmhouse sink and open cabinets, along with a custom built table ledge allowing for extra seating. Lower level was recently finished with LVP, electric fireplace, full bathroom. 3rd bedroom, and laundry that's easily accessible. Outside you will find a newly installed deck and professional landscaping that leads out to a beautiful fire pit. Storage shed that is included will help with extra storage space for the mower and outside toys!
DMMLS #654425
Aug 8, 2022
Sold
$245,000
$276/sq ft
Jun 22, 2022
Pending
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Jun 17, 2022
Listed
$260,000
$293/sq ft
CIBOR #51393
Jun 3, 2019
Sold
$175,000
$197/sq ft
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$185,000
$209/sq ft
+16
Check out this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom ranch home located in South Ames. Recent improvements include new windows, deck, furnace (4 years old) and AC (3 years old). The basement has space for a family room, office, game room, play room, etc. The fenced-in back yard makes a great place for pets and kids. Schedule an appointment to check out this house today!
Public Records
Jul 15, 2015
Sold
$140,000
$158/sq ft
CIBOR #42479
Jul 17, 2015
Sold
$139,900
$158/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 2007
Sold
$124,500
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,700 (+2.1%)
$67,900 + $175,500
$243,400
2024
$2,644 (+1.8%)
$67,900 + $175,500
$243,400
2023
$2,596 (+1.2%)
$38,600 + $147,500
$186,100
2022
$2,564 (−4.1%)
$38,600 + $115,700
$154,300
2021
$2,674 (+1.4%)
$38,600 + $115,700
$154,300
2020
$2,636 (−3.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2019
$2,728 (+2.7%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2018
$2,656 (+10.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2017
$2,406 (+2.3%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2016
$2,352 (+10.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2014
$2,130
$39,300 + $87,900
$127,200
Tax history for 500 Ken Maril Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,700 (+2.1%)
$67,900 + $175,500
$243,400
2024
$2,644 (+1.8%)
$67,900 + $175,500
$243,400
2023
$2,596 (+1.2%)
$38,600 + $147,500
$186,100
2022
$2,564 (−4.1%)
$38,600 + $115,700
$154,300
2021
$2,674 (+1.4%)
$38,600 + $115,700
$154,300
2020
$2,636 (−3.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2019
$2,728 (+2.7%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2018
$2,656 (+10.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2017
$2,406 (+2.3%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2016
$2,352 (+10.4%)
$38,000 + $114,000
$152,000
2014
$2,130
$39,300 + $87,900
$127,200
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,448 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,403
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0923425030
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
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RL
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 750
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,674
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,403
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,448 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Story County
APN: 0923425030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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 10.3 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $326,000
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