Rare opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind Ames home nestled on 2.51 acres in the beautiful and serene Country Estates near McFarland Park in North Ames! Not only does this home offer breathtaking views, but has been incredibly well maintained, features over 3600 square feet of living space, a finished walkout basement, amazing storage and a heated garage large enough to fit 6 cars and plenty of toys! You will absolutely love the spacious and sun filled kitchen with wooden floors, beautiful built-ins and all the storage and counter space you will ever need! Enjoy meals on your large back deck, in the dedicated dining room or just cozy up to one of the two-double sided fireplaces! The main floors hosts one of the four bedrooms, a full bathroom with jacuzzi tub, large walk in closet with natural lighting, the laundry/mud room and an additional bathroom! There is so much more to see and love - you definitely won't want to miss out on this incredible remarkable property! Offers will be reviewed and responded to by Monday, March 14 at 3pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
2.51 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by • RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Bought with Christopher Betts• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Rare opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind Ames home nestled on 2.51 acres in the beautiful and serene Country Estates near McFarland Park in North Ames! Not only does this home offer breathtaking views, but has been incredibly well maintained, features over 3600 square feet of living space, a finished walkout basement, amazing storage and a heated garage large enough to fit 6 cars and plenty of toys! You will absolutely love the spacious and sun filled kitchen with wooden floors, beautiful built-ins and all the storage and counter space you will ever need! Enjoy meals on your large back deck, in the dedicated dining room or just cozy up to one of the two-double sided fireplaces! The main floors hosts one of the four bedrooms, a full bathroom with jacuzzi tub, large walk in closet with natural lighting, the laundry/mud room and an additional bathroom! There is so much more to see and love - you definitely won't want to miss out on this incredible remarkable property! Offers will be reviewed and responded to by Monday, March 14 at 3pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,660 (+5.9%)
$230,900 + $500,600
$731,500
2024
$8,176 (−1.0%)
$230,900 + $500,600
$731,500
2023
$8,258 (+1.0%)
$204,800 + $443,000
$647,800
2016
$8,174 (+6.2%)
$151,800 + $358,300
$510,100
2014
$7,698
$151,800 + $354,100
$505,900
Tax history for 6229 N Fork Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,660 (+5.9%)
$230,900 + $500,600
$731,500
2024
$8,176 (−1.0%)
$230,900 + $500,600
$731,500
2023
$8,258 (+1.0%)
$204,800 + $443,000
$647,800
2016
$8,174 (+6.2%)
$151,800 + $358,300
$510,100
2014
$7,698
$151,800 + $354,100
$505,900
*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
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
3,945
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0513420020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
A-R
Agricultural/Residential District
The A-R Agricultural Residential District is designed to provide for single-family detached dwellings with limited activities interrelated with agricultural uses at a rural density. Community facilities and open-space uses that serve the residents may also be included in the layout of subdivisions within this district with special provisions to protect the rural residential character of the District. This District is not intended to permit isolated rural dwellings incompatible with surrounding land uses and not in conformance with the Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) Comprehensive Plan.