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

429 E 6th St
Ames, IA 50010

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 968 sqft

$196,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,265/mo*
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$196,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,265/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
968 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Great single family home conveniently located by downtown Ames in the Bandshell Park neighborhood.

2 Bedroom Ranch with kitchen, dining area, and living room.

Other amenities include:
- Attached Garage
- Hardwood floors in bedrooms and living room
- Large, Fenced back yard with room for a garden
- Washer and Dryer
- 4 blocks from CyRide Red Route
- 5 blocks from Main Street/downtown (including Ames Public Library)
- Brand new appliances in the kitchen
- Quiet, friendly neighborhood

Tenant responsible for all utilities and yard work.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 429 E 6th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8624 sqft

Price History for 429 E 6th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
07/16/2022$1,100Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
12/02/2019$1,100ListingRemovedN/A
10/14/2019$1,100Listed For RentN/A
06/25/2019$135,000Sold
CIBR #51914
05/10/2019$137,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/01/2015$116,000Sold
CIBR #42001
03/24/2015$118,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/04/2011$89,500Sold
N/A
04/18/2011$99,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/01/2011$102,500PriceChange
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02/28/2011$104,500PriceChange
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02/18/2011$104,750PriceChange
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02/08/2011$105,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/01/2011$105,250PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/09/2011$105,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/29/2007$104,500Sold
N/A
08/26/2005$92,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,304
Assessment$165,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 429 E 6th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
209 10th St, Ames, IA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$195,000
11/07/25
2
1
800
211 E 7th St, Ames, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/24/25
3
2
864
713 Crawford Ave, Ames, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$251,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,378
1002 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$210,000
02/12/26
3
2
1,438
319 12th St, Ames, IA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$149,000
11/14/25
2
1
770
920 Clark Ave, Ames, IA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$198,000
07/06/21
2
1
1,246
1416 Duff Ave, Ames, IA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$106,500
10/29/25
2
2
1,082

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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

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 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

  • 50 % 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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  • 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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429 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 968 sqft single-family home built in 1956. This property is not currently available for sale. 429 E 6th St was last sold on Jun 25, 2019 for $135,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 429 E 6th St is $196,900.