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3117 Duff Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

5beds
4baths
1,774sqft
$380,000
$214price/sqft
$2,656/moest. monthly cost
$106,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom ranch home in north Ames, offering a perfect blend of one level living and flexibility for todays changing life styles. 1774 sq foot of main floor space this home is ideal for you. Key features include a large living room, large multi- purpose room with wood burning fireplace that opens onto a composite deck. The deck is the perfect size for chairs, table, grill, hammock or bird feeder. The kitchen area has storage and counter space for entertaining or baking with the ease of a half-bath, laundry hookups and door to the attached two stall garage. Three bedrooms upstairs including the primary bedroom with en suite bathroom and two large closets. The basement is partially finished (927 sq feet) designed with flexibility in mind! It features a large room with wood burning fireplace, two bedrooms and an updated ¾ bathroom. The unfinished area has a lot of storage including washer/dryer hookups and space that could easily become ✓a craft area ✓ home gym ✓ gaming area ✓hobby area Finding a home that works for today's changing needs isn't always easy, but this one was made for you and your dreams! Spreading out, working from home, entertaining, or hosting frequent guests- your home, your memories!Your Home....Your Memories ✓All rooms freshly painted including upstairs closets ✓Radion mitigation system installed and active ✓Composite deck ✓Five large bedrooms with closets ✓Open concept and lots of storage ✓ Corner lot Call Patrick Weigel to schedule your private showing!

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
87
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.8 mi
6/10
Ames Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.7 mi
7/10
Ames High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1972

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

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

Basement

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

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main

Bedroom4

  • Level: Basement

Bedroom5

  • Level: Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Two
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 927
  • Finished area above ground: 1,774

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Half Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,774
  • Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Basement

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Rec Room

  • Level: Basement

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0526351080
  • Zoning: Res
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.26 Acres

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado

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 $1,921$23,052
Home Insurance *$224$2,688
Property Taxes $379$4,548
Electricity $132$1,587
Total$2,656$31,872
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$91,062/yr
40% on housing$79,680/yr
45% on housing$70,826/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

$214This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50010$190
Story County$203

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50010$195
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
2026-07-16Price change$380,000
2026-06-22Listed for sale$395,000
2020-05-12Listing removed$1,265,000
2019-05-09Listed for sale$1,265,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentPatrick Weigel
BrokerageHunziker & Assoc.-Ames

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