311 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010
FOR SALE
1.28 ACRES

$375,000

Original price: $475,000

    311 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010

    Est. Mortgage $2,485/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    1.28 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 311 SE 3rd St.
    • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Commercial lot located off S. Duff Ave North of Target in Ames, IA. Zoned HOC- Highway Oriented Commercial.
    Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Luke Jensen, (515) 232-6175
    Friedrich Realty
    Source: CIBR, MLS#69495
    Also Listed on CIBR.

    Home Details for 311 SE 3rd St

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 0911205095

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $375,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Ames
    School Information
    High School District: Ames

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 69495

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 1.28 Acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 69495

    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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    Market trends in Ames

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $323K
    $333    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.5%
    0.2%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $219
    $4    MoM
    Available listings
    186
    9    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    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
    210 SE 2nd St, Ames, IA
    0.09
    Lot/Land
    $295,000
    12/22/25
    -
    -
    405 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA
    0.05
    Lot/Land
    $925,000
    02/17/26
    -
    -
    270th St, Madrid, IA
    6.03
    Lot/Land
    $1,219,200
    07/31/26
    -
    -
    50443 Clover Ct, Ames, IA
    7.19
    Lot/Land
    $130,000
    04/13/26
    -
    -
    59353 170th St, Nevada, IA
    7.66
    Lot/Land
    $160,000
    09/04/26
    -
    -

    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
    315 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010
    0.01
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    405 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010
    0.05
    $925,000
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    410 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010
    0.09
    $210,000
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    210 SE 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010
    0.09
    $295,000
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    204 SE 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010
    0.10
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    121 Kingsbury Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    0.10
    $209,500
    4
    1
    1,151
    Off Market
    122 High Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    0.10
    $215,900
    2
    1
    1,083
    Off Market
    116 Borne Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    0.15
    $213,100
    2
    -
    720
    Off Market
    304 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
    0.15
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jul 23, 2026
    Source: CIBR #69495
    		PriceChange
    $375,000
    Price decreased by 21%
    Feb 27, 2026
    Source: CIBR #69495
    		Listed For Sale
    $475,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Luke Jensen, Friedrich Realty
    Agent Phone: (515) 232-6175
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    Frequently asked questions about 311 SE 3rd St

    • How big is 311 SE 3rd St?
      311 SE 3rd St in Ames, IA is about 1.3 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 311 SE 3rd St?
      311 SE 3rd St in Ames, IA is listed at $375,000, or about $295K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Ames?
      Residents describe Ames, IA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Ames, IA.
    • What are the closest schools to 311 SE 3rd St?
      The closest schools to 311 SE 3rd St in Ames, IA are Ames High School (rated 7/10), Ames Middle School (rated 6/10), Kate Mitchell Elementary School (rated 7/10).
    311 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CIBR on Feb 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 69495.