1502 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

$258,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

1502 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Est. Refi. Payment $1,687/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 6, 2012 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$259K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$118K (+84.1%)
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 +45% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$258K
August 2026$258K
July 2026$262K
June 2026$266K
May 2026$263K
April 2026$256K
March 2026$251K
February 2026$249K
January 2026$244K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
1511 Glendale Ave, Ames, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,027
1510 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$142,450
07/09/26
2
1
720
1315 Duff Ave, Ames, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$215,500
10/27/25
3
1
1,309
1615 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,095
1527 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$245,000
12/01/25
4
2
1,159
1618 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$230,000
11/28/25
3
1
1,458
1416 Duff Ave, Ames, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$106,500
10/29/25
2
2
1,082

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
1511 Glendale Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
$295,000
3
2
1,027
Recently Sold
1503 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.09
$217,100
2
1
1,320
Off Market
1406 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$268,700
3
2
864
Off Market
1416-1418 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$194,000
Studio
-
1,040
Off Market
1525 Linden Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$316,400
4
1.5
1,658
Off Market
1417 Linden Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.09
$366,400
5
2.5
2,078
Off Market
217 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.14
$274,900
3
2
951
Off Market
211 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.15
$263,100
3
2
864
Off Market
310 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.15
$258,600
3
2
1,293
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
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Living Area
1,040 sqft
Price/Sqft
$249
Parking
Garage

About this House

3BR / 1Ba available now

Cute brick ranch house; 3 main level bedrooms, one bathroom; large 4 season porch. Two finished rooms in the basement. Shower space in the basement. Fenced in back yard. Newer appliances. One car garage, widened driveway for a second car. Walkable distance to downtown, cyride. $1200/month. Tenants are responsible for utilities, lawn mowing and snow removal.

Tenant pays utilities; does lawn mowing and snow removal on the property.
1502 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $140,000 on Sep 6, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $258,500, with a rent estimate of $1,490/month.

Home Details for 1502 Maxwell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete BlockLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7797 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 6, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$140,000
Aug 4, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$146,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 6, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$149,900

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 1502 Maxwell Ave

  • What is 1502 Maxwell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1502 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA is $258,500.
  • What is the price history for 1502 Maxwell Ave?
    1502 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA last sold for $140,000 in September 2012.
  • 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.
  • Does 1502 Maxwell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1502 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1502 Maxwell Ave?
    The lot at 1502 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,797 sq ft).

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