Adorable bungalow near Brookside park. Newer kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hidden dishwasher. Hardwood floors throughout living room and bedrooms. Updated full bath with clawfoot tub. Enclosed front porch with nostalgic porch swing. Deck overlooking large fenced backyard with detached garage on alley. Seller is offering $2,000 towards refinishing hardwood floors.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Molly Neal-Wong• Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with Jennings Real Estate Team Jennings• RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Cute 2 Bedroom, 1 bath home with 2 car garage and front porch swing. Large fenced in backyard includes new black coated chainlink fence. Updated kitchen and bath, waterproofing of basement walls and gutter toppers
CIBOR #45588
Oct 24, 2016
Sold
$183,000
$224/sq ft
Aug 30, 2016
Listed
$179,900
$220/sq ft
+20
This adorable, 2BR 1 BA bungalow/ cottage style home screams charm. Relax by swing on your inviting, enclosed front porch. Living area boasts beautiful wood flooring, tall ceilings and large windows to let the light shine in. New galley kitchen with granite countertops, tile flooring and stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms off of dining area, bathroom with claw foot tub, all styled tastefully
CIBOR #40318
Jul 24, 2014
Sold
$140,000
$172/sq ft
Jun 10, 2014
Listed
$137,900
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2006
Sold
$109,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,220 (+22.8%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2025
$2,622 (−4.2%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2024
$2,736 (−7.9%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2023
$2,970 (+1.2%)
$44,100 + $148,600
$192,700
2022
$2,934 (+3.2%)
$44,100 + $132,400
$176,500
2021
$2,842 (+7.2%)
$44,100 + $132,400
$176,500
2020
$2,650 (−3.5%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2019
$2,746 (+2.8%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2018
$2,670 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2017
$2,490 (+2.4%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2016
$2,432 (+41.6%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2014
$1,718
$49,200 + $86,800
$136,000
Tax history for 829 Ridgewood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,220 (+22.8%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2025
$2,622 (−4.2%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2024
$2,736 (−7.9%)
$75,900 + $158,200
$234,100
2023
$2,970 (+1.2%)
$44,100 + $148,600
$192,700
2022
$2,934 (+3.2%)
$44,100 + $132,400
$176,500
2021
$2,842 (+7.2%)
$44,100 + $132,400
$176,500
2020
$2,650 (−3.5%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2019
$2,746 (+2.8%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2018
$2,670 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2017
$2,490 (+2.4%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2016
$2,432 (+41.6%)
$40,400 + $121,200
$161,600
2014
$1,718
$49,200 + $86,800
$136,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0903400030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 816.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 816
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Steel Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 11672.0
Lot Size Area: 11,672
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Zoning: Residential Low
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ames
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Story County
APN: 0903400030
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
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Schools
Meeker Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Ames Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$232,000 – $280,000
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