Step into unmatched luxury at 4408 Cochrane Parkway in Ames, an extraordinary estate offering over 12,000 finished sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space on a 1.5-acre private lot. This one-of-a-kind ranch-style home with an upper loft blends elegance, comfort, and function in every detail. Soaring high ceilings and expansive rooms welcome you in, while massive bedrooms provide private retreats throughout. The home features two full kitchens, including an entertainer's kitchen with top-tier appliances and abundant prep space, plus a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The upper loft makes an ideal home office, library, or quiet study with views over the main living space. Unwind or entertain in true resort fashion with an indoor pool and hot tub, a home theater, and a wet bar on the lower level. Wellness is built in with a fully outfitted home gym, while outdoor living is elevated with a covered patio and exterior kitchen, all surrounded by mature trees offering serene privacy. This rare offering is a private retreat and entertainer's dream luxurious, expansive, and set in one of Ames most desirable neighborhoods. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Edwards, located between Lincoln Way and Mortensen Road, is a residential and campus-adjacent Ames neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a steady bike-and-bus rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lincoln Way & Grand Avenue corridor, where local eateries, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a casual, walkable tone. Mid-century ranches and tidy infill sit alongside low-rise apartments, giving the streetscape a practical, lived-in feel. Iowa State University’s nearby edges shape daily patterns, from game-day traffic to weekday footpaths. Bandshell Park adds a green pause for picnics and community gatherings. The Ames History Museum and Octagon Center for the Arts anchor a cultural thread close by.
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Market insights
4408 Cochrane Pkwy · $1,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
327 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,995,000
Median list price in this area is $294,731. (85% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Central vacuum
Separate/formal dining room
Finished walk-out basement
Three gas-log fireplaces
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Cooktop
Stove
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Geothermal heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Covered and open patios
Fire pit
Outdoor kitchen
Hot tub / spa (indoor spa and in-ground pool)
In-ground indoor pool
Corner lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-story home
Stone and stucco construction
Resale property
Tile roof
Home warranty included
Parking
Attached three-car garage
Security
Security system
Construction
Poured foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 41-55% chance 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
Ames, IA • 50014
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4408 Cochrane Pkwy
$1,811,568
$183K under list price of $2.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $342K to $825K.