609 Garden Rd is a 1,524 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $322,127.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$322,127
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($341K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,860 (−1.1%)
$76,400 + $203,200
$279,600
2024
$2,892 (+0.3%)
$76,400 + $203,200
$279,600
2023
$2,884 (+1.3%)
$45,100 + $176,000
$221,100
2022
$2,848 (−4.2%)
$45,100 + $135,200
$180,300
2021
$2,974 (+1.6%)
$45,100 + $135,200
$180,300
2020
$2,928 (−3.5%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2019
$3,034 (+2.8%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2018
$2,950 (+12.9%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2017
$2,614 (+2.4%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2016
$2,552 (+11.1%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2014
$2,296
$40,600 + $105,700
$146,300
Tax history for 609 Garden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,860 (−1.1%)
$76,400 + $203,200
$279,600
2024
$2,892 (+0.3%)
$76,400 + $203,200
$279,600
2023
$2,884 (+1.3%)
$45,100 + $176,000
$221,100
2022
$2,848 (−4.2%)
$45,100 + $135,200
$180,300
2021
$2,974 (+1.6%)
$45,100 + $135,200
$180,300
2020
$2,928 (−3.5%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2019
$3,034 (+2.8%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2018
$2,950 (+12.9%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2017
$2,614 (+2.4%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2016
$2,552 (+11.1%)
$44,400 + $133,200
$177,600
2014
$2,296
$40,600 + $105,700
$146,300
*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: 960
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Hardboard
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHDALE 3RD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,524
Building Sq. Ft: 2,508
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: SOUTHDALE 3RD ADD LOT:68 AMES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 588
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,753
Legal Lot Number: 68
Municipality Name: WASHINGTON
Acres: 0.2698
Zoning Code: RL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,524
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Story County
APN: 0923276020
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
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 10.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $371,000
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