Several updates in this charming Brookside Park neighborhood home close to ISU. 2 bedrooms added upstairs with new flooring, updated bathroom on main floor, new flooring in kitchen, and 3 season porch. Hardwood floors throughout main floor and lots of great character. Walk to the park or to campus, or ride CyRide anywhere around town. Electric box being replaced in March. Come check it out! Seller requests showings to identified buyers only.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,145 sq ftLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tami Hicks• CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with Tami Hicks• CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source:CIBOR #50810
Redfin Estimate
$282,438
$18K since sold in September 2023$5,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($288K) of 6 comparable homes.
Several updates in this charming Brookside Park neighborhood home close to ISU. 2 bedrooms added upstairs with new flooring, updated bathroom on main floor, new flooring in kitchen, and 3 season porch. Hardwood floors throughout main floor and lots of great character. Walk to the park or to campus, or ride CyRide anywhere around town. Electric box being replaced in March. Come check it out! Seller requests showings to identified buyers only.
DMMLS #573177
Nov 23, 2018
Listed
$189,900
$86/sq ft
CIBOR #41254
Jan 15, 2015
Sold
$139,000
$63/sq ft
Nov 4, 2014
Listed
$150,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,740 (+1.7%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2025
$3,676 (+2.2%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2024
$3,598 (+10.8%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2023
$3,248 (+1.2%)
$48,300 + $205,100
$253,400
2022
$3,208 (−3.6%)
$48,300 + $144,700
$193,000
2021
$3,328 (+1.5%)
$48,300 + $144,700
$193,000
2020
$3,280 (−3.4%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2019
$3,394 (+2.7%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2018
$3,304 (+13.5%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2017
$2,912 (+2.2%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2016
$2,848 (+34.7%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2014
$2,114
$35,800 + $113,900
$149,700
Tax history for 603 Ridgewood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,740 (+1.7%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2025
$3,676 (+2.2%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2024
$3,598 (+10.8%)
$52,900 + $219,100
$272,000
2023
$3,248 (+1.2%)
$48,300 + $205,100
$253,400
2022
$3,208 (−3.6%)
$48,300 + $144,700
$193,000
2021
$3,328 (+1.5%)
$48,300 + $144,700
$193,000
2020
$3,280 (−3.4%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2019
$3,394 (+2.7%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2018
$3,304 (+13.5%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2017
$2,912 (+2.2%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2016
$2,848 (+34.7%)
$47,300 + $141,900
$189,200
2014
$2,114
$35,800 + $113,900
$149,700
*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: 864
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Building Type: Two Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHAUTAUQUA PARK ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,215
Building Sq. Ft: 2,215
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CHAUTAUQUA PARK ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:10 AMES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,145
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 0.187
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,215
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,145 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Story County
APN: 0903401090
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Meeker Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $325,000
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