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Single-Family Home
1,000 sqft
$252/sqft
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About this House
Located just blocks from Main Street in the Old Town District of Ames. Walking distance to Cyride stops, Fareway Grocery, the Ames Public Library, and downtown bars and restaurants.
Second floor of historic home, originally built as a duplex. Beautiful historic woodwork throughout. Large windows, tons of natural light. 2 bedrooms and a sunroom. Sunroom can be used as a third bedroom. Owner provides for: Lawn care Trash Tenant covers other utilities and snow removal. Central air & furnace. Designated washer and dryer in basement for unit. Off-street parking. Storage in basement okay.
Small cats and small dogs okay pending approval ($600 pet deposit required in addition to security deposit).
Patio area in backyard with privacy fence.
Available August 1. Lease for August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025. $600 rent security deposit required on lease signing to secure unit. Please email, text or call to set up showing.
Owner pays trash, lawn care. Tenant responsible for all other utilities
Second floor of historic home, originally built as a duplex. Beautiful historic woodwork throughout. Large windows, tons of natural light. 2 bedrooms and a sunroom. Sunroom can be used as a third bedroom. Owner provides for: Lawn care Trash Tenant covers other utilities and snow removal. Central air & furnace. Designated washer and dryer in basement for unit. Off-street parking. Storage in basement okay.
Small cats and small dogs okay pending approval ($600 pet deposit required in addition to security deposit).
Patio area in backyard with privacy fence.
Available August 1. Lease for August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025. $600 rent security deposit required on lease signing to secure unit. Please email, text or call to set up showing.
Owner pays trash, lawn care. Tenant responsible for all other utilities
216 9th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in Historic Old Town. It last sold for $245,000 on Nov 14, 2025 (24,400% above the $1,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $252,100, with a rent estimate of $1,163/month.
Home Details for 216 9th St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 216 9th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 11/07/25 | 2 | 1 | 800 sqft | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $200,000 | 05/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 900 sqft | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $255,000 | 08/10/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,072 sqft | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 06/15/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,246 sqft | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $207,000 | 06/18/26 | 2 | 1 | 976 sqft | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $204,000 | 07/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 979 sqft | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $149,000 | 11/14/25 | 2 | 1 | 770 sqft | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 07/15/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,232 sqft | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $200,000 | 08/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 960 sqft |
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,163/mo
Average rent
$900
$75MoM
Available listings
5
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Nov 14, 2025 Source: N/A | Sold | $245,000 |
May 13, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,000 |
Apr 30, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,000 |
May 12, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
May 8, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $975 |
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
May 8, 2019 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $975 |
Apr 21, 2019 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $975 |
Mar 26, 2018 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $1,050 |
Mar 17, 2018 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $1,050 |
Mar 16, 2015 Source: N/A | Sold | $155,000 |
Aug 5, 2005 Source: N/A | Sold | $138,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,728 | $237,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 216 9th St
- What is 216 9th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 216 9th St in Ames, IA is $252,100.
- What is the price history for 216 9th St?216 9th St in Ames, IA last sold for $245,000 in November 2025.
- 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 $333 from the prior month.
- Does 216 9th St have air conditioning?Yes, 216 9th St in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
- Does 216 9th St have parking?Yes, 216 9th St in Ames, IA has on-site parking.
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