115 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

115 E 16th St
Ames, IA 50010

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,095 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$277,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026

$277,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,095 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
1,095 sqft
Price/Sqft
$253
Parking
Garage

About this House

Simply filled with storybook charm.
Sweet, bright, and uplifting. Inside the owners have maintained the home's mid-century character while adding updates to enhance it's beautiful bones. Note the unique,efficient woodstove enclosed with soapstone promises hours of gentle heat. There's a sun drenched 4-season sunroom (added in 2019) with in-floor radiant heat and the kitchen was redone in 2022. Not your run of the mill home.
No carpet, the hardwood floors are original but blend seemlessly with the updates.
The sunroom provides a wonderous year round transition from the interior to the exterior oversized fenced backyard; filled with flowers, vegetables and aromatic plantings.
Come take a look and see what makes this home standout among it's peers.Easy access to I-35, Miracle Park, bus stop at corner, shopping & restaurants. Any offers will be presented on Monday at 5:00 pm.
115 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,095 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for the $265,000 asking price on Sep 5, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $277,500, with a rent estimate of $1,269/month.

Home Details for 115 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1095 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioFoundation: Block, Tile
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: Maintained
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1095 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0535404100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $265,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ames
School Information
High School District: Ames

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1095 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 68136Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1095
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Alicia Panyard, (515) 232-6175
Friedrich Realty
Bought with: Sarah Powers, (515) 297-0696
Source: CIBR, MLS#68136

Price History for 115 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/05/2025$265,000Sold
CIBR #68136
08/05/2025$265,000PendingDMMLS #723273
08/02/2025$265,000Listed For SaleCIBR #68136
10/01/2003$138,000Sold
CIBR #15852

Market trends in Ames

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$314K
$14.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$210
$5MoM
Available listings
181
18MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,884
Assessment$246,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 115 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1615 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,095
1610 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/26/26
2
1
926
1720 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/05/25
3
2
960
234 17th St, Ames, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$275,000
11/05/25
3
1.5
1,404
1511 Glendale Ave, Ames, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,027

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Ames

At least 172 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Deemurphy45
    "It’s a great place to walk dogs and very close to a park."
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  • samantha carhart
    "It’s a good location with an adequate amount of amenities available. There is a good amount of trails, parks as well. "
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  • Pelkeykay21
    "Genuinely love being here, super kid friendly and safe to raise kids. Houses and apartments are nice and quiet. "
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  • Trulia User
    "nice walks friendly folks, close to downtown and the parks and shopping and restaurants and public transit and my workplace and the university and skate park"
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  • Trulia User
    "It's a nice safe community that is idea for families and professionals. Many resources in the community. Close to Wal-Mart and other places. Great place for families."
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  • Phay B
    "Everything is walking distance. Parks, food, stores, post office, city hall and the library, but still close enough to hear Jack Trice on game day! "
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  • Emma D.
    "Easy access to the interstate or highways from any part of town. I usually commute to West Des Moines and it's usually an easy 40-minute drive. Still plenty close to the Des Moines area without being in it. "
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  • Rjbjork28
    "Ames has a great downtown with Farmers Market and events sorting thru fall. Great outdoors trails and parks used year round by ISU students and residents."
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  • Marcia B.
    "Many, many dog owners and lovers in the neighborhood. Dog walking is a common, daily activity for most of these people. Even non dog owners seem to like to see the dogs out and about. Owners are conscientious about picking up after their pets."
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  • Deemurphy45
    "Many dog owners walk this street to get to the park in the neighborhood. It’s a perfect place to walk dogs. Many people here have dogs."
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  • Spencer L.
    "extremely nice for college. within walking distance to hyvee and the bus stop for isu. which is only a 2 minute drive away anyways."
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  • Emma D.
    "Parks are leash-only, but observant and respectful owners can have their dogs off-leash. Lots of good sidewalks and open prairie for dogs to sniff around. "
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  • Kari Z.
    "There is currently a park for kids with special needs being built, lots of young families, and not what you would assume of a college town."
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  • Munia A.
    "Everyone’s very nice and respectful it’s just a good area to live in, in general. Strangers and neighbors you don’t know are very friendly easy to be comfortable."
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  • Emily W.
    "I’ve lived here for 6 years and love the town! It has the feel of a small country town but the amenities of a city. "
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  • Maple S.
    "Friendly neighbors. It’s quiet and beautiful. I feel safe walking around with my kids. People say hello."
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  • Emily D. S.
    "They wouldn’t like the extra icy sidewalks in the winter. It’s impossible to walk for a few months of the year. "
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  • Emily D. S.
    "My storage unit has been broken into twice with minor things stolen out of it. I wouldn’t recommend this area for families. "
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  • Emily D. S.
    "This is within easy walking distance to Iowa State’s campus. I usually bike unless it’s raining or snowing, and that ride is super quick. It’s also a very short drive to HyVee for groceries. "
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  • Tbaccam2017
    "It’s nice and quiet. Kept clean and looking really good. Other wise I would definitely recommend people to live in Ames."
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  • Darren Q.
    "there are some undesirable kinds around but mostly they keep to themselves. train tracks are something you need to teach your kids"
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  • Corgi girl
    "It's a dog friendly neighborhood, but it's also by two busy streets. my biggest qualm is that people dont pick up their trash and sometimes their dog's poop."
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  • Cormier
    "Very cute area and safe if the ball runs into the road. People are sweet and helpful. But if you’re a city person, this is not for you! "
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  • Scott N.
    "Turn of the last Century charm! Quite! Walk to stores, churches, events, restaurant! Dog walking is big here! Bike and skateboard friendly! Hoot Owls, Birds, Squirrels, Rabbits, Raccoons, Possums. Trees tons of ground cover plants. Shade!!!!"
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  • Synthiajennings
    "Lived here a year and most of my neighbors are pretty friendly and worth getting to know. Ive had no issues with any crime or vandalism either all in all a great place to live"
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  • Delainee G.
    "They would like that it’s not a high traffic area so less to worry about. They would see other dogs too. "
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  • Brandon.b7364
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years. It’s ISU owned housing so we have most amenities. It’s near Greek housing so there is a large party scene on the weekends. It’s also near Lincoln Way so it can be loud."
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  • Mlcobarruvias
    "Safe neighborhood. Easy walk to downtown and Fareway. Love its proximity to the University while still being located near all the major shopping areas."
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  • Holly K.
    "We have a dog friendly neighborhood and not a high crime area. We also have neighbors that decorate for most holidays and really look forward to see what they'll come up with."
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  • Laryssa M.
    "Its nice to live close to campus but it would be better if it had some grocery store near by. It feels safe and I like that the bars are right across the street!"
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  • Holly K.
    "It is a nice quiet neighborhood and most owners keep their dogs on a leash or in their yard at all times."
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  • Stephanie S.
    "I don't live in Ames .... I only work here.. the town is dead in the summer because all the college students are gone."
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Frequently asked questions about 115 E 16th St

  • What is 115 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 115 E 16th St in Ames, IA is $277,500.
  • What is the price history for 115 E 16th St?
    115 E 16th St in Ames, IA last sold for $265,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Ames a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ames is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ames?
    The median sale price in Ames is $314K. That is down $14.58K from the prior month.
  • Does 115 E 16th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 115 E 16th St in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 115 E 16th St?
    The lot at 115 E 16th St in Ames, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).
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