Acreage-style living with space, character, and versatility is ready for its next owner. Located just outside NW Ames and tucked in the trees, this unique two-story home offers 3,000+ sq ft, 4 beds, and flexible living spaces. Step inside to a welcoming main level featuring a formal dining room, spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, natural light, and updated flooring, plus multiple gathering areas. Enjoy two separate living rooms—one with a cozy fireplace and built-ins, and another with vaulted ceilings and a striking spiral staircase leading to a loft. Fresh paint in several rooms adds a refreshed feel, and the main level ¾ bathroom has been updated. The main level also includes an office, laundry, and mudroom. Upstairs offers four generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, accessed by a traditional staircase for everyday use, while the spiral staircase serves as a unique architectural feature. Outside is where this property shines. The full-length front deck creates a peaceful setting surrounded by mature oak, ash, and pear trees with established perennials. The backyard features a patio connecting to a massive 2,240 sq ft multi-use garage—perfect for hobbies, storage, or a workshop. Major updates include newer roof, siding, high-efficiency furnace, central air, and improvements to plumbing, electrical, and well system. Conveniently located minutes from Lockwood Cafe with quick access to Highway 30, I-35, ISU, and Ames amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$106Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Ethan Hokel• Century 21 Signature
Listed by Rochell Smith• Century 21 Signature
Contact: (865) 801-1887
Bought with Kelsey Benjamin• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Est. $3,226 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2005 N Dakota Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #736662
Aug 13, 2026
Sold
$320,000
$106/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2026
Price Changed
$349,500
$116/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Price Changed
$370,000
$123/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Listed
$385,000
$128/sq ft
DMMLS #724486
Feb 19, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2026
Price Changed
$389,000
$129/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Price Changed
$405,000
$135/sq ft
Oct 3, 2025
Price Changed
$437,950
$145/sq ft
Aug 19, 2025
Listed
$464,464
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2015
Sold
$230,100
$76/sq ft
CIBOR #41218
Jan 22, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$76/sq ft
Oct 27, 2014
Listed
$230,000
$76/sq ft
DMMLS #440992
Jan 23, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$76/sq ft
Aug 11, 2014
Listed
$230,000
$76/sq ft
+20
Wow! Where do I begin? 3,010 SF of finished space in a 3,864 SF ridiculously charming picturesque dream home on a huge 28,750 SF Lot. Photos speak for themselves. Contractor's own home w/ brand new roof just last month, vinyl siding & windows, new high efficiency furnace & central air. Entertainers & Gardeners paradise w/ approximately 700SF of extensive wrap around decking & landscaping, a pond feature, a pergola w/ concord grape vines, pear & cherry trees, raspberry bushes, & rhubarb & asparagus all producing food right in your backyard. Huge formal dining room w/ hardwood floors, living room w/ fireplace, family room w/ a lofted rec room. Main level laundry. Family room could be used as a main level master suite w/ attached walk-in closet & bath. You're gonna love all the French doors.
CIBOR #40788
Aug 11, 2014
Listed
$265,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 2004
Sold
$202,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,454 (+3.8%)
$146,300 + $250,800
$397,100
2024
$4,290 (+18.9%)
$146,300 + $250,800
$397,100
2023
$3,608 (+0.1%)
$144,500 + $237,400
$381,900
2022
$3,604 (−5.1%)
$115,600 + $157,300
$272,900
2021
$3,798 (+1.7%)
$115,600 + $157,300
$272,900
2020
$3,736 (+9.1%)
$111,200 + $157,300
$268,500
2019
$3,424 (+3.2%)
$111,200 + $157,300
$268,500
2018
$3,318 (−0.4%)
$111,200 + $157,300
$268,500
2017
$3,330 (+2.5%)
$99,000 + $136,600
$235,600
2016
$3,250 (+5.3%)
$99,000 + $136,600
$235,600
2014
$3,086
$99,000 + $175,300
$274,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
3,010
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0531260255
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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The R-1 Transitional Residential District is designed to provide a district for single-family detached dwellings between a rural and urban density. Subdivisions created within the R-1 district may also include community facilities and open space uses, with special provisions to protect the 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. The R-1 Transitional Residential District shall be located in the Urban Expansion Area or Rural Villages as shown on the C2C Plan.