Welcome home to this charming 2 story home located on a corner lot in a family friendly neighborhood. Step inside to an open floor plan that hosts a kitchen, formal dining room, living room, half bathroom and laundry room. Go through the sliding glass doors in the formal dining room to the three seasons room. Head back inside and go upstairs where you will find a large bedroom that has a balcony to sit on while enjoying your morning coffee. You will find two more spacious bedrooms on the upper level. All three bedrooms have recently had beautiful hardwood floors put in. The basement is the perfect place to entertain with a family room, rec room ¾ bath. Enjoy privacy with the property being on a circle drive and having a fenced in backyard.
Welcome home to this charming 2 story home located on a corner lot in a family friendly neighborhood. Step inside to an open floor plan that hosts a kitchen, formal dining room, living room, half bathroom and laundry room. Go through the sliding glass doors in the formal dining room to the three seasons room. Head back inside and go upstairs where you will find a large bedroom that has a balcony to sit on while enjoying your morning coffee. You will find two more spacious bedrooms on the upper level. All three bedrooms have recently had beautiful hardwood floors put in. The basement is the perfect place to entertain with a family room, rec room ¾ bath. Enjoy privacy with the property being on a circle drive and having a fenced in backyard.
Public Records
Jun 16, 2015
Sold
$193,000
$135/sq ft
CIBOR #42280
Jun 16, 2015
Sold
$192,900
$135/sq ft
Apr 24, 2015
Listed
$192,900
$135/sq ft
+20
This home has bamboo floors on the main floor, a fireplace, large screened in deck and convenient circle drive. The bathroom on the main floor has been beautifully remodeled with new flooring and pedestal sink. The upstairs bathroom has also been remodeled with a tile shower, cork floor and new vanity. The master bedroom has a private balcony. The basement is finished and has a 3/4 bathroom. The furnace and air conditioner were replaced April of 2014. This home has a great floor plan and spacious rooms.
Public Records
Jul 6, 2007
Sold
$157,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,456 (+12.2%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2025
$3,972 (+2.2%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2024
$3,888 (+29.5%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2023
$3,002 (+6.6%)
$44,600 + $229,200
$273,800
2022
$2,816 (−4.3%)
$44,600 + $133,800
$178,400
2021
$2,942 (+1.6%)
$44,600 + $133,800
$178,400
2020
$2,896 (−3.5%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2019
$3,002 (+2.9%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2018
$2,918 (+2.2%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2017
$2,856 (−2.9%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2016
$2,942 (+8.8%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2014
$2,704
$31,000 + $128,100
$159,100
Tax history for 601 Garden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,456 (+12.2%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2025
$3,972 (+2.2%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2024
$3,888 (+29.5%)
$53,900 + $270,200
$324,100
2023
$3,002 (+6.6%)
$44,600 + $229,200
$273,800
2022
$2,816 (−4.3%)
$44,600 + $133,800
$178,400
2021
$2,942 (+1.6%)
$44,600 + $133,800
$178,400
2020
$2,896 (−3.5%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2019
$3,002 (+2.9%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2018
$2,918 (+2.2%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2017
$2,856 (−2.9%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2016
$2,942 (+8.8%)
$44,000 + $131,800
$175,800
2014
$2,704
$31,000 + $128,100
$159,100
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,286 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,963
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0923230010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 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: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Zoning: RL
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 531
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,092.72
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,963
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,286 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Story County
APN: 0923230010
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 13, 2026
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Schools
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$292,000 – $354,000
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