143 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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OFF MARKET

$275,200

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2,498 sqft

143 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Est. Refi. Payment $1,793/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 30, 2024 for $245,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$275K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+10.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$31K (+12.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +16% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$276K
August 2026$275K
July 2026$273K
June 2026$276K
May 2026$273K
April 2026$270K
March 2026$256K
February 2026$254K
January 2026$255K
2025
2024

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2603 Knapp St, Ames, IA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$265,000
11/06/25
-
1,694
216-218 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA
0.58
Multi-Family Home
$260,000
02/06/26
-
816
411 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA
0.78
Multi-Family Home
$520,000
04/06/26
-
1,714
4000/4002 Ontario St, Ames, IA
1.14
Multi-Family Home
$275,000
02/12/26
-
1,728
1422/1424 Idaho Ave, Ames, IA
1.70
Multi-Family Home
$347,500
09/11/25
-
2,608
4713 Ontario St, Ames, IA
1.59
Multi-Family Home
$330,000
06/30/26
-
2,304
4716 Hutchison St, Ames, IA
1.60
Multi-Family Home
$255,000
06/30/26
-
1,824

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2820 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
0.16
$227,800
Studio
-
1,921
Off Market
122 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.18
$233,800
3
2
1,097
Off Market
2907/203 W Campus St, Ames, IA 50014
0.17
$1,550,000
Studio
-
9,884
For Sale
201 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.22
$443,100
Studio
-
1,120
Off Market
3015 Story St, Ames, IA 50014
0.24
$183,800
2
1
840
Off Market
2901 Arbor St, Ames, IA 50014
0.25
$245,500
3
2
750
Recently Sold
3002 Woodland St, Ames, IA 50014
0.23
$185,900
3
1
1,040
Off Market
2928/2930 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014
0.26
$221,300
Studio
-
1,312
Off Market
3022 Story St, Ames, IA 50014
0.26
$249,100
3
2
1,425
Off Market
259 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.23
$286,400
Studio
-
2,256
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1912
Living Area
2,498 sqft
Price/Sqft
$110

About this House

A Rooming House has been owned by the same family for about 50 years. It consists of two apartments and six boarding/sleeping rooms. This home has had a good rental history with low vacancies. > Current Income is $2,430.00 per month with Potential of $3,030.00> Approx Monthly Utilities are $523.00 Paid for by Owner> Currently managed by Triplett Property Management> Letter Of Compliance Good thru May 21, 2025. Property
is being sold as is.
143 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014 is a studio, 2,498 sqft multi-family built in 1912. It last sold for the $245,000 asking price on Aug 30, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $3,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 16, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $275,200, with a rent estimate of $1,011/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Jim Horstman, (515) 233-4450
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with: Patrick Weigel, (515) 233-4450, Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source: CIBR, MLS#64529

Home Details for 143 Sheldon Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2498 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Tile, Stone
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Apartment, Multi Family
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0904353040

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $245,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2498 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 64529

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,600
Oct 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,600
Sep 30, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,300
Aug 30, 2024
Source: CIBR #64529
Sold
$245,000

Market trends in Ames

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$8.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$215
$6MoM
Available listings
177
4MoM

Around this home

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 143 Sheldon Ave

  • What is 143 Sheldon Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 143 Sheldon Ave in Ames, IA is $275,200.
  • What is the price history for 143 Sheldon Ave?
    143 Sheldon Ave in Ames, IA last sold for $245,000 in August 2024.
  • Is Ames a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ames is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ames?
    The median sale price in Ames is $323K. That is up $8.67K from the prior month.

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