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2327 Donald St, Ames, IA, 50014

5beds
4baths
2,162sqft
$449,000
$208price/sqft
$3,097/moest. monthly cost
$123,880/yrincome needed

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

73
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
84
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

6/10
6/10
Ames Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.2 mi
7/10
Ames High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

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
    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 $2,270$27,240
Home Insurance *$205$2,460
Property Taxes $461$5,532
Electricity $161$1,935
Total$3,097$37,164
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$106,182/yr
40% on housing$92,910/yr
45% on housing$82,586/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

$208This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50014$237
Story County$203

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50014$189
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
2026-07-29Price change$449,000
2026-07-15Listed for sale$469,000
2020-05-08Sold$338,500
2020-04-13Pending sale$349,000
2020-03-12Listed for sale$349,000
2015-10-27Sold$200,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJamie Seehusen
BrokerageRE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER

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