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5215 Windrose Ln, Ames, IA, 50014

6beds
4baths
2,642sqft
$815,000
$308price/sqft
$5,512/moest. monthly cost
$220,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

This well designed family home in Cameron Estates is ready to welcome your family. The home features over 3,800 sq.ft. of finished space, plus a screened-in porch and an acre lot. The open front porch has room to relax, and the pretty landscaping offers some privacy. Upon entering you notice the soaring ceilings that offer spaciousness and the huge windows with a pastoral view. The main level boasts an office, primary bedroom with a custom tile shower, formal dining room, great room, kitchen, laundry room and mudroom entry. The great room features a lower cabinet wall, a corner fireplace, and a living room area that leads into an informal dining space flowing into the spacious kitchen. The screened in porch entry from the informal dining area works perfectly with this additional entertaining space. There is a formal dining room is ideal for entertaining or spreading out work projects. The upper level has three spacious and bright bedrooms, a motel-style bathroom and an additional flex space for an office or a place of peace and quiet. The daylight basement has a family room, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a dedicated exercise room. The family room is perfect for relaxing with friends, featuring built-in cabinets and a display shelving area. Kitchen space with a full-size fridge and an island with a bar overhang keeps the food and snacks within reach. It also offers lots of storage, a safe room and an active Radon mitigation system. The property is in the Gilbert School district.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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Gilbert Elementary SchoolGrades PK-23.2 mi
10/10
Gilbert Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.6 mi
9/10
Gilbert High SchoolGrades 9-123.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2015

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Tile
  • Construction materials: Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight,Sump Pump

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom5

  • Level: Basement

Bedroom6

  • Level: Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Den

  • Level: Upper

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Vinyl,Laminate,Hardwood,Carpet
  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,160
  • Finished area above ground: 1,704

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Upper

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Great Room

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,642
  • Total interior livable area: 2,642 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Main

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Office

  • Level: Main

Office

  • Level: Basement

Other

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Basement

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0519210050
  • Zoning: A-R AG
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: Level,Sprinkler (Yard)

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage
  • Has garage: Yes

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

  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Drought
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,121$49,452
Home Insurance *$373$4,476
Property Taxes $821$9,852
Electricity $197$2,364
Total$5,512$66,144
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$188,982/yr
40% on housing$165,360/yr
45% on housing$146,986/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.3%
12.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.8%
-1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$308This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50014$235
Story County$202

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50014$189
Story County$210

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Price change$799,500
2026-07-17Listed for sale$815,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLara Hallgrimsdottir
BrokerageHunziker & Assoc.-Ames

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