1602 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
OFF MARKET

$345,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,392 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

1602 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Est. Refi. Payment $2,233/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 3, 2021 for $270,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$345K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$75K (+27.9%)
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 +53% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$345K
August 2026$345K
July 2026$349K
June 2026$352K
May 2026$350K
April 2026$343K
March 2026$340K
February 2026$336K
January 2026$332K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1510 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/05/26
4
3
1,532
3405 Madison Ct, Ames, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$373,000
07/07/26
3
3
1,521
3118 Eisenhower Ave, Ames, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$282,500
11/05/25
4
2.5
1,548
2018 Polk Dr, Ames, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$330,000
10/30/25
4
3
1,524
1616 Truman Dr, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$365,000
08/07/26
4
2.5
1,847
1212 Jefferson St, Ames, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$295,000
09/12/25
4
2.5
1,050
3811 Columbine Ave, Ames, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$274,000
01/28/26
3
2.5
1,492
3714 Columbine Cir, Ames, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$345,000
04/13/26
3
3.5
1,739
1543 Reagan Dr, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/22/26
3
1
1,602

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
1502 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$345,700
4
3
1,211
Off Market
1509 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.03
$343,700
3
2
1,432
Off Market
3324 Buchanan Ct, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$413,000
4
3
1,815
Off Market
1504 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$295,000
4
2
960
For Sale
1510 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$415,000
4
3
1,532
Recently Sold
1604 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$308,600
3
3
1,264
Off Market
1407 Wheeler St, Ames, IA 50010
0.10
$242,200
3
1
825
Off Market
1608 Wheeler Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$324,800
3
3
1,205
Off Market
1414 Wheeler St, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$265,000
3
2
864
Off Market
3410 Buchanan Ct, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$423,200
4
3
1,984
Off Market
1467 Truman Pl, Ames, IA 50010
0.12
$185,200
3
1.5
1,092
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1977
0.26 acre lot
1,392 sqft
$248/sqft
Garage

About this House

Quality built home in north Ames next to park, schools, mall and shopping areas. Mid century home built by Buck with 2x6 construction with large living room with gas fireplace, eat in kitchen, sun filled windows, and 2 bedroom and 2 baths on the main floor including a master bedroom suite. Beautiful sunroom addition with spacious deck overlooks large backyard with flower garden and mature trees. Finished lower level with large family room, laundry, bathroom and 3rd bedroom. Two additional finished spaces would make a great 4th bedroom (non-conforming) or home office. Any and all offers will be reviewed at 12 noon on Thursday April 22.
1602 Buchanan Dr, Ames, IA 50010 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,392 sqft single-family home built in 1977. It last sold for $270,000 on Jun 3, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $345,000, with a rent estimate of $1,938/month.

Home Details for 1602 Buchanan Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 3, 2021
Source: CIBR #57372
Sold
$270,000
Apr 22, 2021
Source: CIBR #57372
Pending
$255,000
Apr 20, 2021
Source: CIBR #57372
Listed For Sale
$255,000
Sep 25, 2015
Source: CIBR #43112
Sold
$217,500
Sep 10, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$220,000

Market trends in Ames

Last updated August 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
186
9MoM

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 1602 Buchanan Dr

  • What is 1602 Buchanan Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1602 Buchanan Dr in Ames, IA is $345,000.
  • What is the price history for 1602 Buchanan Dr?
    1602 Buchanan Dr in Ames, IA last sold for $270,000 in June 2021.
  • 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 1602 Buchanan Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1602 Buchanan Dr in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1602 Buchanan Dr?
    The lot at 1602 Buchanan Dr in Ames, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,326 sq ft).

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