This 2-bedroom, 1-bath charming home has undergone numerous updates over the past year, including exterior grading and 2 window wells, a cold air return in the upstairs bedroom, the addition of two built-in pantry cabinets in the kitchen, refinished wood floor in one bedroom, a new bathroom vanity, new basement drain, addition of sump pump, and a new electrical panel. This home has lots of storage space, is close to a bike trail, the Ames pool, Ames high school, Iowa State University, and the hospital. This cozy, low utility cost, perfectly located home is a must-see!
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
1516 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
723sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1942
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$171,300 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,005 Estimated rent
Home value
$171,300
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,005/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 03:42pm
Listed by:
Bock Real Estate Group 515-231-1899,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
Joel Sullivan, S695410
Friedrich Iowa Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68614
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 723
- Total interior livable area: 723 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 567
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0534453020
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Tile, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Radon Mitigation System - Active
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $170,000-2.9%$235/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68614 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$242/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #727603 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $175,000-2.8%$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727603 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $180,000+21.6%$249/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68614 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $148,000-2.6%$205/sqft |
Source: CIBR #64161 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,474 +6.8% | $114,300 |
| 2023 | $1,380 +1.3% | $114,300 +25.7% |
| 2022 | $1,362 -4.5% | $90,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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