421 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

$211,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 821 sqft

421 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 14, 2022 for $176,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$211K
Since last month
Increased$500 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$35K (+19.8%)
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 +69% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$211K
September 2026$211K
August 2026$213K
July 2026$214K
June 2026$216K
May 2026$215K
April 2026$211K
March 2026$210K
February 2026$207K
January 2026$204K
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
209 10th St, Ames, IA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$195,000
11/07/25
2
1
800
721 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$200,000
05/26/26
2
1
900
713 Crawford Ave, Ames, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$251,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,378
828 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$290,000
08/03/26
3
1.5
1,238
1402 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$248,000
10/02/26
3
1
894
1122 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA
0.67
Single-Family Home
$255,000
08/10/26
2
1
1,072
1510 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.79
Single-Family Home
$142,450
07/09/26
2
1
720

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
425 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.01
$213,100
2
1
1,093
Off Market
417 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.01
$190,500
2
1
894
Off Market
429 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.02
$195,200
2
1
968
Off Market
413 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.03
$233,900
1
2
1,382
Off Market
437 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.03
$255,000
3
2
1,298
Off Market
420 E 7th St #450, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
Studio
-
14,100
Off Market
420 E 7th St #1, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
1
1
-
Off Market
405 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
1
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #5, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
2
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #10731980, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
1
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #4, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
2
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #2, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
1
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #6, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
2
1
775
Off Market
405 E 6th St #1, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
-
1
1
775
Off Market
422 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.04
$203,100
2
1
882
Off Market
418 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$292,800
4
3
3,000
Off Market
426 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$217,500
2
1
935
Off Market
412 E 6th St #1B-1Ba-600Sqft, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
-
1
1
600
Off Market
412 E 6th St #7acb4d50d, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
-
1
1
600
Off Market
412 E 6th St #175, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
-
1
1
-
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 1958
821 sqft
$257/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Convenient floor planEat-in kitchen
Available August 1st. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, a few blocks from a CyRide stop (#1 Red), with close proximity to Main Street Ames and Bandshell Park. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, an eat-in kitchen, and living area on the first floor. Washer and dryer located in the basement, where there is plenty of storage space. Fenced-in backyard surrounded by mature trees, with a covered patio area. There is a 1-car detached garage. The home has been recently updated/renovated.

Applicants are required to complete a rental application and authorize a $45 credit and background check. Tenant is required to purchase and maintain renters insurance. Tenant is responsible for snow removal and lawn care (equipment provided). All utilities are the responsibility of the tenant (electricity, water, natural gas, trash removal). Average cost of utilities is $180/month. No pets. No smoking.
421 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 821 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for $176,500 on Jul 14, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $1,100 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 $211,400, with a rent estimate of $1,033/month.

Home Details for 421 E 6th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 14, 2022
Source: CIBR #60219
Sold
$176,500
May 31, 2022
Source: CIBR #60219
Pending
$175,000
May 26, 2022
Source: CIBR #60219
Listed For Sale
$175,000
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 20, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,100

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

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What Locals Say about Ames

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 90% say there are sidewalks
  • 71% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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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 421 E 6th St

  • What is 421 E 6th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 421 E 6th St in Ames, IA is $211,400.
  • What is the price history for 421 E 6th St?
    421 E 6th St in Ames, IA last sold for $176,500 in July 2022.
  • 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 421 E 6th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 421 E 6th St in Ames, IA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 421 E 6th St?
    The lot at 421 E 6th St in Ames, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

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