Pending

$1,699,000

Est. $10,853/mo —

•

5,373

sq ft

265 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA 50010

About this home

Discover exceptional luxury living on 20.28 private acres in north Ames. This 2004 custom-built home received a thoughtful renovation in 2020, offering modern elegance and premium finishes throughout. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, the home features a fully finished basement complete with a full bar, theater room, and exercise room, creating the ultimate space for entertaining, recreation, and wellness. Enjoy abundant parking and storage with 4 attached garages. Additional highlights include a large detached garage (38' x 60') with 3 stalls and finished living space above, ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or rental potential. The sprawling grounds provide rare privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from Ames amenities, Ada Haden park, Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and major routes. Whether you're seeking room for hobbies, vehicles, outdoor pursuits, or simply embracing peaceful countryside views, this estate delivers endless possibilities. The 2020 updates, generous room sizes, and prime Gilbert schools location make it a standout for luxury acreage living with unmatched convenience. All information obtained from seller and public record.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

20.28 acresLot Size

$316Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Heather Schmidt • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (515) 729-4735

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 03:52pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #739039

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$10,853 per month

Principal and interest$8,480

Property taxes

$1,736

HOA dues

Home insurance

$637

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gilbert Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.2mi

Gilbert Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

10/10

Gilbert High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

9/10

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Market insights

265 W Riverside Rd · $1,699,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 15 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $329,126. (81% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Wet bar
Central vacuum
Separate/formal dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
Finished basement
2 fireplaces (electric and gas log)

Bedrooms
1 main-level bedroom

Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Wine cooler

Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level
Laundry on upper level

Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 265 W Riverside Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,832 (+6.0%)

$523,300 + $1,175,600

$1,698,900

2024

$19,662 (+7.3%)

$523,300 + $1,175,600

$1,698,900

2023

$18,328 (+22.3%)

$443,800 + $1,124,600

$1,568,400

2022

$14,990 (−15.5%)

$309,600 + $938,400

$1,248,000

2021

$17,730 (−0.6%)

$309,600 + $938,400

$1,248,000

2020

$17,836 (−16.0%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2019

$21,224 (+3.0%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2018

$20,608 (−2.1%)

$294,100 + $830,700

$1,124,800

2017

$21,040 (+2.4%)

$278,600 + $970,000

$1,248,600

2016

$20,544 (+6.6%)

$278,600 + $970,000

$1,248,600

2014

$19,280

$278,600 + $971,400

$1,250,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

20.28 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Finished Sq. Ft.

8,257

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

8,257

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Story County

APN

0523310275

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

GB-C

Greenbelt-Conservation District

The Greenbelt-Conservation District is intended to provide special regulations for resource conservation of lands containing sensitive environmental conditions. These regulations permit reasonable economic use of property and at the same time protect the natural resources and recreational assets of the area. This District is designated to promote water quality and conservation, to protect aquifers, alluvial soils and slopes; and to protect areas which possess outstanding scenic, vegetation, wildlife habitat, and travel corridors, geological, historic or recreational values. Structures inconsistent with the permitted uses shall not be allowed in the Greenbelt-Conservation District.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space

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

Ames, IA • 50010

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

68/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.6 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 265 W Riverside Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $289,000 and $869,900.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $289K to $870K.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$289,000 Last sold price
2 beds2.5 baths1,839 sq ft
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$159/sq ft
smaller lot
45 years older
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$620,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths3,194 sq ft
4002 Edgewater Dr, Ames, IA 50010
$122/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$350,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,140 sq ft
5927 Alta Vista Rd, Ames, IA 50010
$152/sq ft
smaller lot
7 years older
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$420,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths2,598 sq ft
2200 Fillmore Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$154/sq ft
smaller lot
30 years older
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$869,900 Last sold price
3 beds3.5 baths4,244 sq ft
1125 Kinyon Cir, Ames, IA 50010
$111/sq ft
smaller lot
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$385,000 Last sold price
4 beds1 bath2,238 sq ft
1419 Mckinley Dr, Ames, IA 50010
$144/sq ft
smaller lot
39 years older

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