420 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

420 E 20th St
Ames, IA 50010

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,071 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$340,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,185/mo*
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$340,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,185/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,071 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$340K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+4.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$149K (+78.2%)
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 +78% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$340K
July 2026$343K
June 2026$347K
May 2026$346K
April 2026$337K
March 2026$330K
February 2026$316K
January 2026$313K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

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
1626 Crestwood Cir, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$292,000
12/30/25
3
2.5
2,043
1822 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$400,000
05/11/26
4
3
1,958
1918 George Allen Ave, Ames, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$387,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
1,350
121 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$266,000
08/17/26
3
2.5
1,024
1941 Paulson Dr, Ames, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$412,500
05/20/26
4
3.5
2,269
1720 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/05/25
3
2
960
1615 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,095
1906 Duff Ave, Ames, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$341,000
08/04/26
3
2
1,459
132 24th St, Ames, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$348,500
10/10/25
3
2.5
1,615

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
426 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.02
$358,000
3
3
1,773
Off Market
1918 George Allen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
$387,000
4
2.5
1,350
Recently Sold
324 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$499,400
5
3.5
2,746
Off Market
1822 Maxwell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.13
$400,000
4
3
1,958
Recently Sold
1941 Paulson Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.15
$412,500
4
3.5
2,269
Recently Sold
1626 Crestwood Cir, Ames, IA 50010
0.15
$292,000
3
2.5
2,043
Recently Sold
1615 Crestwood Cir, Ames, IA 50010
0.17
$317,300
4
2.5
1,571
Off Market
205 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.18
$238,700
3
2
958
Off Market
215 E O'Neil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.18
$268,000
4
1
2,225
Off Market
121 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.20
$266,000
3
2.5
1,024
Recently Sold
1826-1828 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.22
$286,500
Studio
-
2,637
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 420 E 20th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
2,071 sqft
Price/Sqft
$164
Parking
Garage

About this House

Four level split home with beautiful hardwood floors on most of the main level. Stool and laundry sink in laundry room. Large bay window in LR and built-ins. Nice backyard and the front yard overlooks Homewood Golf Course. Remodeled kitchen with oak cabinets. All appliances included. All bedrooms have hardwood floors too!!! Newer carpet in family room. Storage shed in backyard included.
420 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,071 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $191,000 on Jan 3, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $340,000, with a rent estimate of $1,972/month.

Home Details for 420 E 20th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10798 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 3, 2018
Source: CIBR #48435
Sold
$191,000

Market trends in Ames

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$8.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$215
$6MoM
Available listings
177
4MoM

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 420 E 20th St

  • What is 420 E 20th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 420 E 20th St in Ames, IA is $340,000.
  • What is the price history for 420 E 20th St?
    420 E 20th St in Ames, IA last sold for $191,000 in January 2018.
  • 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 $8.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 420 E 20th St?
    The lot at 420 E 20th St in Ames, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).
  • Does 420 E 20th St have a garage?
    Yes, 420 E 20th St in Ames, IA has a garage.

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