415 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
About This Home
Move-in-ready comfort and standout convenience--this centrally located ranch-style home puts you minutes from S. Duff businesses and dining and close to the Main Street District. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath property offers fresh updates and flexible living space, including LVP flooring, new countertops, refreshed cabinetry, and fresh interior paint. Enjoy a large lot with a private patio, plus a spacious, partially finished basement featuring an oversized family room area, a half bath, and abundant storage. A current Letter of Compliance is on file--an added benefit for buyers seeking a straightforward purchase or investment opportunity.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partial
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 452
- Finished area above ground: 980
Full Bathroom
- Level: Main
Half Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living Room
- Level: Main
Utility Room
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0911150060
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 157.2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,208 | $14,496 |
| Home Insurance * | $141 | $1,692 |
| Property Taxes | $231 | $2,772 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,701 | $20,412 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $245,000 |
| 2026-04-18 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
| 2024-09-10 | Listing removed | $235,000 |
| 2024-07-05 | Price change | $235,000 |
| 2024-05-24 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2013-06-10 | Sold | $615,000 |
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