Pending

Price cut: $25K (1/5)

$550,000

4015 Mathews Rd, Ames, IA 50014

3beds

2,905sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1981

1.25 Acres Lot

$525,500 Zestimate^®

$189/sqft

$327/mo HOA

What's special

Discover this inviting 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home (once featured in Better Home & Gardens!) tucked away in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood in Gilbert School District. Inside, you'll find warm and welcoming living spaces, including two fireplaces that create the perfect ambiance for cozy evenings. The bright sunroom offers year-round enjoyment of the natural surroundings, while the den provides a comfortable retreat for reading, work, or relaxation. The spacious basement offers plenty of potential; easily transform it into a fourth bedroom, home gym, or entertainment area to suit your needs. Step outside the walkout basement into a lovely yard with beautiful views, you can even find a trail leading down to the creek!

58 days

168

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Electric, Gas Log, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,905
Total interior livable area: 2,905 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,407

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 1.25 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 0520175160
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1981

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
Water: Community/Coop

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Trash, Utilities
HOA fee: $327 monthly
HOA name: South Squaw
Second HOA name: Danny Johnson

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $189/sqft
Tax assessed value: $515,500
Annual tax amount: $6,891
Date on market: 11/7/2025
Cumulative days on market: 131 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$525,500

$499,000 - $552,000

$2,567/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/19/2026	Pending sale	$550,000$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729991 Report a problem
1/5/2026	Price change	$550,000-4.3%$189/sqft
Source: CIBR #68891 Report a problem
11/7/2025	Listed for sale	$575,000+27.8%$198/sqft
Source: CIBR #68891 Report a problem
4/30/2021	Sold	$450,000-2%$155/sqft
Source: DMMLS #621962 Report a problem
3/31/2021	Pending sale	$459,000$158/sqft
Source: DMMLS #621962 Report a problem
2/8/2021	Listed for sale	$459,000-0.2%$158/sqft
Source: Keller Williams #56743 Report a problem
5/16/2019	Listing removed	$459,900$158/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #50853 Report a problem
7/10/2018	Listed for sale	$459,900$158/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ames #49902 Report a problem
5/3/2018	Listing removed	$459,900$158/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ames #47930 Report a problem
4/27/2018	Pending sale	$459,900$158/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #47930 Report a problem
2/16/2018	Price change	$459,900-4.2%$158/sqft
Source: Ankeny Metro #47930 Report a problem
9/19/2017	Pending sale	$479,900+24.6%$165/sqft
Source: Keller Williams--Ames #546691 Report a problem
7/29/2014	Listing removed	$385,000$133/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #40400 Report a problem
6/21/2014	Price change	$385,000-3.8%$133/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #40400 Report a problem
2/18/2014	Listed for sale	$400,000+0.3%$138/sqft
Source: Bock Real Estate Group, RE/MAX Real Estate Center 1606 S. Duff Ave. Ames, IA Report a problem
11/21/2013	Listing removed	$399,000$137/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #37802 Report a problem
10/30/2013	Price change	$399,000-4.5%$137/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #37802 Report a problem
5/21/2013	Listed for sale	$417,750+5.8%$144/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Associates, Realtors #37802 Report a problem
9/16/2008	Sold	$395,000$136/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,374 -1.6%	$515,500
2023	$6,476 +0.6%	$515,500 +15.4%
2022	$6,438 -4.7%	$446,700
2021	$6,752 -3.3%	$446,700 +2.2%
2020	$6,984 +2.5%	$437,000
2019	$6,812 +3.6%	$437,000 +9.8%
2018	$6,572 +2.2%	$398,000
2017	$6,428 -0.4%	$398,000 +2.6%
2016	$6,452	$387,800 -2.7%
2015	$6,452 +9.7%	$398,500
2014	$5,880	$398,500 +3.5%
2013	--	$385,100 +1.3%
2012	--	$380,200
2011	$5,386 +2.8%	$380,200 +3.7%
2010	$5,238 +7.9%	$366,700 0%
2008	$4,854 +0.5%	$366,800
2007	$4,832 -1.7%	--
2006	$4,914 +1.7%	--
2005	$4,834 +4.2%	--
2004	$4,638 -3.3%	$332,500
2003	$4,798 -0.3%	--
2002	$4,815 -1.6%	$166,008 -3.6%
2001	$4,895	$172,171