1909 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

$315,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,086 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

1909 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Est. Refi. Payment $2,043/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2019 for $225,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$315K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$90K (+39.8%)
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 +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$315K
August 2026$314K
July 2026$318K
June 2026$323K
May 2026$320K
April 2026$314K
March 2026$310K
February 2026$302K
January 2026$297K
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
121 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$266,000
08/17/26
3
2.5
1,024
1615 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,095
1720 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/05/25
3
2
960
115 E 16th St, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$265,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,095
1527 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$245,000
12/01/25
4
2
1,159
1812 Clark Ave, Ames, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$234,500
09/04/25
3
2
950
1918 George Allen Ave, Ames, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$387,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
1,350
1520 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$275,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,062

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
121 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.02
$266,000
3
2.5
1,024
Recently Sold
1941 Paulson Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$412,500
4
3.5
2,269
Recently Sold
1822 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.06
$400,000
4
3
1,958
Recently Sold
1821 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$279,900
4
2
1,146
For Sale
1826-1828 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$285,400
Studio
-
2,637
Off Market
205 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$234,000
3
2
958
Off Market
113 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$244,800
3
2
1,040
Off Market
324 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.12
$494,200
5
3.5
2,746
Off Market
215 E O'Neil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.09
$266,700
4
1
2,225
Off Market
1918 George Allen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.14
$387,000
4
2.5
1,350
Recently Sold

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 1966
0.31 acre lot
1,086 sqft
$290/sqft
Garage

About this House

This split level home is located in a great north Ames neighborhood right next to Homewood Golf Course and Inis Grove Park. Most of the 4 bedroom, 2 bath house has been recently updated including the newly remodeled kitchen and re-stained hardwood floors. The main floor living space features a gas fireplace with shiplap surround and tons of natural light pouring in. The lower level has even more living space and walks out to the large fenced in backyard.
1909 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,086 sqft single-family home built in 1966. It last sold for $225,000 on May 31, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $315,200, with a rent estimate of $1,750/month.

Home Details for 1909 Maxwell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2019
Source: DMMLS #579704
Sold
$225,000
Apr 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$223,500
Apr 20, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$223,500
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 10, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$229,500
May 1, 2018
Source: CIBR #49073
Sold
$155,000

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 1909 Maxwell Ave

  • What is 1909 Maxwell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1909 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA is $315,200.
  • What is the price history for 1909 Maxwell Ave?
    1909 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA last sold for $225,000 in May 2019.
  • 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 1909 Maxwell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1909 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1909 Maxwell Ave?
    The lot at 1909 Maxwell Ave in Ames, IA is about 0.31 acres (13,400 sq ft).

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