




2327 Donald St, Ames, IA, 50014
About This Home
Location, space, privacy. You get it all with this beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, tucked away on a quiet, established street, close to the Iowa State Campus. With more than 2,800 square feet of finished living space, the main floor features a large living room with a beautiful fireplace and built-in shelving. An adjoining formal dining room flowings into the spacious kitchen, offering abundant storage, plus a bright informal dining area with large windows and view of the backyard. The first of two primary bedrooms is also on the main floor, complete with an attached ¾ bathroom, and the main floor laundry. Moving upstairs, you will find the second primary suite with a full, private bathroom, 3 more additional bedrooms and another ¾ bathroom. The finished basement offers even more opportunity with a spacious rec room, another updated ¾ bathroom and even a second kitchen! The backyard is what truly sets this home apart, providing a level of privacy you wouldn't expect. There is plenty of space to entertain, cook out, toss a ball or simply unwind under the gazebo shelter while enjoying the wood burning stone fireplace. New roof and gutters were installed in 2023, furnace and water heater in 2020 and energy star windows throughout. A home with this level of space, privacy, and location is not something that you see hit the market every day and would make a fantastic student home for school, an AIr B n B, or simply a place to call home. It's ready for it's new owners so schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Tile,Brick/Mortar
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Sump Pump
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 650
- Finished area above ground: 1,223
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,162
- Total interior livable area: 2,162 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Rec Room
- Level: Basement
Utility Room
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0909251130
- Zoning: RL
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 9,147 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
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
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 | $2,270 | $27,240 |
| Home Insurance * | $205 | $2,460 |
| Property Taxes | $461 | $5,532 |
| Electricity | $161 | $1,935 |
| Total | $3,097 | $37,164 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $449,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $469,000 |
| 2020-05-08 | Sold | $338,500 |
| 2020-04-13 | Pending sale | $349,000 |
| 2020-03-12 | Listed for sale | $349,000 |
| 2015-10-27 | Sold | $200,000 |
