New finish in lower level makes a 3 bed/2 bath at 515. Many improvements and excellent condition- this one won't last! 2 new A/C's, 1 new furnace, engineered wood floors, new and newer windows, mostly new kitchen appliances, water heater, ducts cleaned, new gutters, and new exterior paint. Owner will be staying as a renter through 06/2017, other tenants lease through 07/2017.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Marion• RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Bought with Traci Jennings• RE/MAX REC
Source:DMMLS #529012
Redfin Estimate
$336,172
$19K since sold in January 2025$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($303K) of 6 comparable homes.
New finish in lower level makes a 3 bed/2 bath at 515. Many improvements and excellent condition- this one won't last! 2 new A/C's, 1 new furnace, engineered wood floors, new and newer windows, mostly new kitchen appliances, water heater, ducts cleaned, new gutters, and new exterior paint. Owner will be staying as a renter through 06/2017, other tenants lease through 07/2017.
Public Records
Jul 31, 2006
Sold
$151,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,646 (+2.2%)
$78,100 + $275,600
$353,700
2024
$3,568 (+6.1%)
$78,100 + $275,600
$353,700
2023
$3,362 (+1.3%)
$50,000 + $201,300
$251,300
2022
$3,320 (−0.5%)
$50,000 + $149,800
$199,800
2021
$3,336 (+1.5%)
$50,000 + $149,800
$199,800
2020
$3,288 (−3.4%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2019
$3,402 (+2.7%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2018
$3,312 (+34.0%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2017
$2,472 (+2.4%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2016
$2,414 (−11.0%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2014
$2,712
$37,300 + $108,500
$145,800
Tax history for 513 Garden Rd #515
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,646 (+2.2%)
$78,100 + $275,600
$353,700
2024
$3,568 (+6.1%)
$78,100 + $275,600
$353,700
2023
$3,362 (+1.3%)
$50,000 + $201,300
$251,300
2022
$3,320 (−0.5%)
$50,000 + $149,800
$199,800
2021
$3,336 (+1.5%)
$50,000 + $149,800
$199,800
2020
$3,288 (−3.4%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2019
$3,402 (+2.7%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2018
$3,312 (+34.0%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2017
$2,472 (+2.4%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2016
$2,414 (−11.0%)
$47,400 + $142,200
$189,600
2014
$2,712
$37,300 + $108,500
$145,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,728
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Plywood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Building Type: Two Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHDALE 2ND ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,060
Building Sq. Ft: 4,030
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SOUTHDALE 2ND ADD LOT:11 AMES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 574
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,641
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 0.2902
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,060
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Story County
APN: 0923229110
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $387,000
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