715 Grand Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
About This Home
Welcome to your new fully renovated home! This beautifully updated home blends classic character with modern comfort. This move in ready 2 story features numerous renovations throughout, including paint, flooring, electric, plumbing and more offering both style and peace of mind. Major mechanicals have been thoughtfully updated, including a newer furnace and A/C, ensuring year round comfort. Step inside to discover bright living spaces, fresh finishes, and an inviting layout perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The updated kitchen offers plenty of storage and prep space plus new appliances to be installed soon, while the bathrooms have been remodeled with modern fixtures and amenities. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard ideal for gardening, play, or relaxing evenings on the patio. And the oversized 2+ car garage offers tons of space, insulated for year round use and it’s own separate electrical panel. Located just minutes from Iowa State University, downtown Ames, shopping, entertainment and local parks, this home offers unbeatable convenience and timeless charm. Call to see today!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove
- Laundry features: Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,783
- Total interior livable area: 1,783 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0903429030
- Zoning: UCRM
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 10,471 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,541 | $18,492 |
| Home Insurance * | $180 | $2,160 |
| Property Taxes | $320 | $3,840 |
| Electricity | $133 | $1,596 |
| Total | $2,174 | $26,088 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $304,900 |
| 2026-02-09 | Price change | $314,900 |
| 2026-01-07 | Price change | $319,900 |
| 2025-10-30 | Price change | $329,900 |
| 2025-10-12 | Listed for sale | $334,900 |
| 2020-11-19 | Sold | $90,000 |
| 2020-07-28 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2020-03-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-01-13 | Price change | $134,900 |
| 2020-01-07 | Listed for sale | -- |
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