121 Cherry Ave, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD
OCT 27, 2025

121 Cherry Ave
Ames, IA 50010

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 528 sqft

$99,000

Last Sold: Oct 27, 2025
1% below list $100K
$188/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $675/mo*
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$99,000

Last Sold: Oct 27, 2025
1% below list $100K
$188/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $675/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
528 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover the charm of country living in this beautifully refreshed 1-bedroom, 1-bath home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seeking a peaceful retreat, or looking for a smart investment, this cozy haven is move-in ready and full of character. Recent improvements bring comfort and peace of mind, including a brand-new roof, updated plumbing and gas line from street to home and inside, new electrical, and a new AC and furnace system for year-round efficiency. Fresh interior paint, three new windows, and a new storm door create a clean, welcoming feel while adding country charm. Downstairs, a reinforced basement wall and new window wells offer secure storage or hobby space. Outside, mature fruit trees and a perfectly sized yard on a quiet dead-end street make this home a true country retreat with easy maintenance. Complete with modern SMART home technology, this property combines simple living, thoughtful updates, and natural beauty—ready for you to move in and feel at home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 27, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$188/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 121 Cherry Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 528 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedOther Structures: StorageExterior: Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, StorageFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Road Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 60

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0911225120

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $99,999Price Per Sqft: $188/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Sep 27 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ames
School Information
Elementary School District: AmesJr High / Middle School District: AmesHigh School District: Ames

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 528 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8520.336 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 726233Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 664-1788Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19169-N-0911225120-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Simpson, (515) 664-1788
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Maria Rocha, (515) 423-4463, EXP Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#726233

Price History for 121 Cherry Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/27/2025$99,000Sold
DMMLS #726233
09/27/2025$99,999PendingDMMLS #726233
09/15/2025$99,999PriceChange
DMMLS #726233
08/20/2025$99,900PriceChange
DMMLS #721644
08/07/2025$104,900PriceChange
DMMLS #721644
07/27/2025$109,900PriceChange
DMMLS #721644
07/08/2025$114,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #721644
09/04/2024$49,000Sold
DMMLS #701268
08/22/2024$56,000PendingDMMLS #701268
08/20/2024$56,000PriceChange
DMMLS #701268
10/10/2023$30,000PendingCIBR #63374
10/09/2023$30,000Listed For SaleCIBR #63374

Market trends in Ames

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$215
$1MoM
Available listings
163
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,150
Assessment$101,900
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$755/mo
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Comparable Sales for 121 Cherry Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
209 10th St, Ames, IA
0.80
Single-Family Home
$195,000
11/07/25
2
1
800
1523 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA
1.11
Single-Family Home
$123,800
03/26/26
1
1
864
211 E 7th St, Ames, IA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/24/25
3
2
864
713 Crawford Ave, Ames, IA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$251,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,378
319 12th St, Ames, IA
0.95
Single-Family Home
$149,000
11/14/25
2
1
770
809 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA
0.88
Single-Family Home
$197,000
05/05/26
3
1
1,178
1202 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA
1.29
Single-Family Home
$103,131
12/02/25
2
1
619
920 Clark Ave, Ames, IA
0.88
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/05/25
2
1
1,246
227 E 6th St, Ames, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$272,000
01/12/26
4
1.5
2,104

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What Locals Say about Ames

At least 171 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % 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

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % 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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  • 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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121 Cherry Ave, Ames, IA 50010 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 528 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is not currently available for sale. 121 Cherry Ave was last sold on Oct 27, 2025 for $99,000 (1% lower than the asking price of $99,999). The current Trulia Estimate for 121 Cherry Ave is $101,200.