Looking for a home in Ames that's close to everything? Presenting 1405 Grand Ave. This 1.5 story 4BR/2.5BA home fits that bill. Located mere steps from CYRIDE Green route bus top, 5 minutes to Mary Greeley or Duff Ave restaurants/shopping, 6 minutes to ISU/Memorial Union, and 3 minutes from North Grand Mall. The home features over 2000 sq ft above grade, sun room addition, 1 car attached garage, fresh landscaping ready for personal touches and a finished LL level that could be a non forming BR with its own kitchenette and half bath. Lower level has 2 sump pumps with battery back up and new trench/draining installed 2023. Interior is quaint and features some whimsy on stairs leading to upper floor. Contact us or your favorite realtor today for a private showing!! Home is loaded with character and priced WAY BELOW ASSESSED VALUE. Great home for college students or someone not afraid of a little TLC. Being sold AS/IS
For sale
Price cut: $13K (7/21)
$256,900
1405 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
2,016sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
9,483.01 Square Feet Lot
$253,400 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished ll levelWhimsy on stairsSun room additionFresh landscaping
- 54 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 12:16pm
Listed by:
Jeff Garrison,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Brenda Garrison 515-240-3238,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719521
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 790
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,483.01 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0534479110
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $303,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,300
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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