




265 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA, 50010
About This Home
Discover exceptional luxury living on 20.28 private acres in north Ames. This 2004 custom-built home received a thoughtful renovation in 2020, offering modern elegance and premium finishes throughout. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, the home features a fully finished basement complete with a full bar, theater room, and exercise room, creating the ultimate space for entertaining, recreation, and wellness. Enjoy abundant parking and storage with 4 attached garages. Additional highlights include a large detached garage (38' x 60') with 3 stalls and finished living space above, ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or rental potential. The sprawling grounds provide rare privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from Ames amenities, Ada Haden park, Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and major routes. Whether you're seeking room for hobbies, vehicles, outdoor pursuits, or simply embracing peaceful countryside views, this estate delivers endless possibilities. The 2020 updates, generous room sizes, and prime Gilbert schools location make it a standout for luxury acreage living with unmatched convenience. All information obtained from seller and public record.
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Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Cement Siding,Stone,Stucco,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Wine Cooler
- Laundry features: Main Level,Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Wet Bar,Central Vacuum,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric,Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 2,884
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,373
- Total interior livable area: 5,373 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0523310275
- Zoning: R A-1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Patio,Storage
Lot
- Lot size: 20.28 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
