407 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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OFF MARKET

$264,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft

407 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014

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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 14, 2015 for $146,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$265K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$118K (+80.8%)
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 +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$265K
October 2026$267K
September 2026$269K
August 2026$270K
July 2026$273K
June 2026$276K
May 2026$275K
April 2026$270K
March 2026$267K
February 2026$262K
January 2026$256K
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
5120 Clemens Blvd, Ames, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$325,000
12/01/25
3
2
1,564
5109 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$277,000
11/06/26
4
2.5
1,047
5207 Clemens Blvd, Ames, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$359,000
06/15/26
3
3.5
1,628
822 Poe Ave, Ames, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$320,000
12/02/25
3
2
1,361
4819 Hemingway Dr, Ames, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$385,000
06/12/26
3
2.5
2,058
108 Sandburg Ct, Ames, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$275,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,006
218 Rockwell Ave, Ames, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$220,000
09/30/26
3
1
875
5321 Norris St, Ames, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$360,000
05/28/26
3
3
1,682

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
401 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.01
$284,900
4
3
1,095
Off Market
413 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.01
$263,400
3
2
980
Off Market
5112 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.02
$258,800
3
2
1,080
Off Market
5136 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.03
$301,100
3
2.5
1,282
Off Market
419 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.03
$272,800
4
2
986
Off Market
5122 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.03
$269,700
3
2
1,620
Off Market
5030 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.03
$256,600
4
2
1,096
Off Market
410 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$307,900
3
2
1,174
Off Market
5109 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$277,000
4
2.5
1,047
Recently Sold
5105 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$285,000
3
2
1,331
Off Market
416 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$490,500
5
4
1,950
Off Market
5140 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$270,600
3
1.5
907
Off Market
5028 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$228,900
2
3
828
Off Market
5113 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.04
$298,700
3
3
1,446
Off Market
425 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.05
$394,500
4
3
1,988
Off Market
5117 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.05
$278,200
3
3
1,159
Off Market
422 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
0.05
$354,800
3
2
1,527
Off Market
5031 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.05
$308,600
4
2
1,063
Off Market
5024 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.06
$291,300
4
2.5
1,084
Off Market
5121 Emerson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
0.06
$289,600
3
2
1,396
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 407 Thackeray Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1979
1,600 sqft
$166/sqft
Garage

About this House

Clean, 3 bedroom ranch style home in West Ames neighborhood. This home has a 2 car attached garage and washer/dryer on premises. Finished basement; newer carpeting throughout, updated bathrooms and kitchen. Includes stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave oven. Fenced in back yard and concrete patio. Heated garage and radon mitigation system.
This home will be available on January 1st, 2019
12 month lease available A credit check will be required. No smoking or pets. Graduate students and working professionals preferred.
407 Thackeray Ave, Ames, IA 50014 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for $146,500 on Oct 14, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2018 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $264,800, with a rent estimate of $1,624/month.

Home Details for 407 Thackeray Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Nov 28, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,250
Oct 29, 2018
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,250
May 11, 2017
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,250
May 8, 2017
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,250

Market trends in Ames

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$331K
$7.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$219
$0MoM
Available listings
199
13MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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 407 Thackeray Ave

  • What is 407 Thackeray Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 407 Thackeray Ave in Ames, IA is $264,800.
  • What is the price history for 407 Thackeray Ave?
    407 Thackeray Ave in Ames, IA last sold for $146,500 in October 2015.
  • 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 $331K. That is up $7.58K from the prior month.
  • Does 407 Thackeray Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 407 Thackeray Ave in Ames, IA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 407 Thackeray Ave?
    The lot at 407 Thackeray Ave in Ames, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

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