2812 Arbor St, Ames, IA 50014
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OFF MARKET

$215,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,273 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

2812 Arbor St, Ames, IA 50014

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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 13, 2019 for $130,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$216K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$86K (+65.8%)
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 +53% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$216K
August 2026$217K
July 2026$220K
June 2026$223K
May 2026$221K
April 2026$216K
March 2026$215K
February 2026$204K
January 2026$197K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
3017 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$225,000
11/07/25
3
1
1,340
2812 Wood St, Ames, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$235,000
09/09/26
4
2
1,488
2901 Arbor St, Ames, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$245,500
06/12/26
3
2
750
3109 Story St, Ames, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$199,500
06/02/26
2
1
930
3323 Tripp St, Ames, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$75,230
05/27/26
3
1
967
3002 Woodland St, Ames, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$200,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,040
3232 Lettie St, Ames, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$193,000
12/12/25
2
2
1,202
3315 Tripp St, Ames, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,287

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
2812 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014
0.08
$235,000
4
2
1,488
Recently Sold
2901 Arbor St, Ames, IA 50014
0.06
$245,500
3
2
750
Recently Sold
2820 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
0.13
$223,300
Studio
-
1,921
Off Market
2644 Hunt St, Ames, IA 50014
0.13
-
Studio
-
9,900
Off Market
2928/2930 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014
0.14
$221,300
Studio
-
1,312
Off Market
2921 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014
0.15
$255,000
5
3
1,798
Recently Sold
2635 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014
0.16
$688,100
23
3.5
6,688
Off Market
122 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.22
$232,700
3
2
1,097
Off Market
2607 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014
0.22
$272,900
4
2.5
1,874
Off Market
3017 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
0.24
$231,700
3
1
1,340
Off Market
2603 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014
0.23
$272,000
Studio
-
1,694
Off Market
143 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.27
$275,200
Studio
-
2,498
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 1910
0.26 acre lot
1,273 sqft
$169/sqft
Garage

About this House

Come and see this charming 3 bedroom 1 bath home. You will love this location, just 2 blocks from the Iowa State Campus and backing to the ISU cross country course. This home features a newly remodeled kitchen and updated flooring, woodwork, and windows, with a brand new roof! This home has a reading nook in the upstairs bedroom, perfect for catching beautiful sunlight while relaxing and enjoying the view of the spacious back yard. Enjoy the back yard on the new paver patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing after gardening in the raised garden beds. This is a can't miss, schedule your tour today!
2812 Arbor St, Ames, IA 50014 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,273 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $130,000 on Dec 13, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $215,600, with a rent estimate of $1,530/month.

Home Details for 2812 Arbor St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Other, StuccoFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 13, 2019
Source: DMMLS #577475
Sold
$130,000
Sep 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$139,000
Price decreased by 7%
Jun 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$149,000
Price decreased by 2%
May 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$152,000
Price decreased by 5%
Mar 20, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$159,900
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Ames

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$333MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$219
$4MoM
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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 2812 Arbor St

  • What is 2812 Arbor St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2812 Arbor St in Ames, IA is $215,600.
  • What is the price history for 2812 Arbor St?
    2812 Arbor St in Ames, IA last sold for $130,000 in December 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 $333 from the prior month.
  • Does 2812 Arbor St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2812 Arbor St in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 2812 Arbor St?
    The lot at 2812 Arbor St in Ames, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,388 sq ft).

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