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3531/3533 Tripp St, Ames, IA, 50014

--beds
0baths
1,440sqft
$247,500
$172price/sqft
$1,765/moest. monthly cost
$70,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Great income producing duplex backing to Franklin Park and located just south of West HyVee and within walking distance of Iowa State University Campus. Large lot with space for future garages to be built. Efficient, well cared since 2016 by owner-managed landlord who has made many upgrades over the years including new trim, doors, flooring, mechanicals, etc. Full unfinished basements are great for tenant storage needs and could be finished for added bedroom and living spaces to increase rent income. Current Letter of Compliance with the City of Ames and leases secured or renewed for the upcoming 8/1/26-7/31/27 lease cycle. This building is being sold as a portfolio sale including 4 total duplexes (3517/3519 Tripp St, 3523/3525 Tripp St, 3531/3533 Tripp St, and 3542/3544 Tripp St) and will not be split or sold separately.

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
62
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
6/10
Ames Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.5 mi
7/10
Ames High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1955

Materials

  • Foundation: Block

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,440
  • Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning: RL

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.27 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 90 x 132

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Tornado
Hail
Lightning
Strong Wind

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 $1,251$15,012
Home Insurance *$113$1,356
Property Taxes $280$3,360
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,765$21,180
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$60,514/yr
40% on housing$52,950/yr
45% on housing$47,066/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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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

$172This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50014$238
Story County$203

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-07Price change$237,500
2026-06-26Listed for sale$247,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentJared Van Cleave
BrokerageCENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

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