Adorable bungalow near Brookside park. Newer kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hidden dishwasher. Hardwood floors throughout living room and bedrooms. Updated full bath with clawfoot tub. Enclosed front porch with nostalgic porch swing. Deck overlooking large fenced backyard with detached garage on alley. Seller is offering $2,000 towards refinishing hardwood floors.
Sold for $242,500 on 05/25/23
$242,500
829 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.27 Acres Lot
$256,600 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$1,239 Estimated rent
Home value
$256,600
$244,000 - $269,000
$1,239/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 22, 2025 at 02:11pm
Listed by:
Molly Neal-Wong 515-276-2872,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Real Estate Team, Jennings, S39814
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 61982
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 816
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0903400030
- Zoning: Residential Low
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Tile, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2023 | Sold | $242,500+5.5%$297/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #61982 | ||
| 4/18/2023 | Pending sale | $229,900$282/sqft |
Source: CIBR #61982 | ||
| 4/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $229,900+20.7%$282/sqft |
Source: CIBR #61982 | ||
| 6/4/2020 | Sold | $190,500+0.3%$233/sqft |
Source: CIBR #54672 | ||
| 5/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,900$233/sqft |
Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #54672 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,736 -7.9% | $180,700 -6.2% |
| 2023 | $2,970 +1.2% | $192,700 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $2,934 +3.2% | $176,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brookside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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