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1225 Harding Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

5beds
2baths
1,383sqft
$260,000
$188price/sqft
$1,901/moest. monthly cost
$76,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

This centrally located Cape Cod home features 5 BR's, 1.5 baths and a detached garage with a 16' X 16' heated workshop/game room. On the main level you'll find a spacious living and dining room, 1/2 bath, bedroom and galley kitchen with quality oak cabinets, new extra deep stainless sink with easy access to the backyard. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level features two egressed windows; the large front room could be used as a 5th bedroom or extra family room. There is a large storage room and utility room which also contains the laundry machines. Outside you'll enjoy the ample perennials and landscaping and the garage with heated workshop!

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.6 mi
6/10
Ames Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.9 mi
7/10
Ames High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1947

Materials

  • Foundation: Block

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

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

Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom5

  • Level: Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Window features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Vinyl,Laminate,Carpet
  • Finished area below ground: 260
  • Finished area above ground: 728

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Upper

Half Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,383
  • Total interior livable area: 1,383 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0903228020
  • Zoning: Res
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft

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

  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
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 $1,314$15,768
Home Insurance *$153$1,836
Property Taxes $313$3,756
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,901$22,812
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,177/yr
40% on housing$57,030/yr
45% on housing$50,693/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

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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

$188This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50010$192
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
2026-08-08Price change$255,000
2026-07-20Price change$260,000
2026-07-10Price change$267,500
2024-10-22Listed for sale$265,000
2023-08-25Sold$249,900
2023-07-21Pending sale$249,900
2023-07-20Price change$249,900
2023-07-17Price change$265,000
2023-07-10Price change$275,000
2023-06-26Price change$285,000
2023-05-17Price change$299,900
2023-05-02Listed for sale$312,000
2020-12-07Sold$206,000
2020-09-21Price change$208,000
2020-08-22Listed for sale$212,500
2017-11-03Sold$193,000
2017-08-18Listed for sale$199,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentReal Estate Team, Jennings
BrokerageRE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

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