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

311 SE 3rd St
Ames, IA 50010

    $375,000

    Original price: $475,000
    Est. Mortgage $2,401/mo*
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    $375,000

    Original price: $475,000
    Est. Mortgage $2,401/mo*
    Get Pre-Qualified
    (on 1.28 acres)

    Home Highlights

    Listed
    158 days ago

    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.

    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: 158

    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
    Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Luke Jensen, (515) 232-6175
    Friedrich Realty
    Source: CIBR, MLS#69495
    Also Listed on CIBR.

    Market trends in Ames

    Last updated June 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $314K
    $14.58K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.0%
    0.3%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $210
    $5    MoM
    Available listings
    181
    18    MoM

    Price History for 311 SE 3rd St

    DatePriceEventSource
    07/23/2026$375,000PriceChange
    CIBR #69495
    02/27/2026$475,000Listed For SaleCIBR #69495

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    210 SE 2nd St, Ames, IA
    0.09
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    $295,000
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    405 SE 3rd St, Ames, IA
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    $925,000
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    6.03
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    50443 Clover Ct, Ames, IA
    7.19
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    $130,000
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    Assigned Schools

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    What Locals Say about Ames

    At least 171 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 89 % 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

    • 68 % Say kids play outside

    • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 55 % Say there's wildlife

    • 54 % 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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    Luke Jensen, Friedrich Realty
    Agent Phone: (515) 232-6175
    Information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but not accurate.
    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.