526 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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OFF MARKET

526 Smiley Ave
Ames, IA 50014

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,989 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$454,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,898/mo*
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$454,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,898/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,989 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2002
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
1,989 sqft
Price/Sqft
$228
Parking
Garage

About this House

Gorgeously landscaped lot with mature pines, perennials and white picket fence provides a graceful backdrop for this upgraded home. Major improvements in kitchen and Master bath, new roof and siding 2023. Total Master remodel marches you into modern times with a luxurious tiled master shower, expanded master closet and & all new cabinets; even a heated towel bar! Upgraded kitchen w/new granite counters, backsplash & gas stove, new pantry cabinet for improved storage. The cathedral ceilinged great room w/gas fireplace is the perfect gathering space with tall windows and transoms that display the gorgeous yard around you. The formal DR functions as a great main floor office or study. Down in the Daylight basement, which feels like another floor, you'll find room for your theatre, workout space and hobbies. Tons of storage space too, guest bedroom & bath. Deck is new 2021, furnace & a/c new 2018, water heater 2023, new garage opener, flooring and interior paint. It's hard to find a home beyond the norm, with construction upgrades and updated interior! Check this one out before it's gone! Public Open House on June 2 from 2-4pm. Period of consideration on offers until June 5th by 3pm.
526 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA 50014 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,989 sqft single-family home built in 2002. It last sold for the $422,500 asking price on Jul 15, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $454,000, with a rent estimate of $2,287/month.

Home Details for 526 Smiley Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Half Bathroom, Three Quarter Bathroom, Full Bathroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Informal Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1989 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1083 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 932 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2002
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0907251100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $422,500

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ames
School Information
High School District: Ames

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1989 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 64741Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1083
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Nancy Marion, (515) 276-2872
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Bought with: Lara Hallgrimsdottir, (515) 233-4450, Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Source: CIBR, MLS#64741

Price History for 526 Smiley Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/15/2024$422,500Sold
CIBR #64741
06/06/2024$422,500PendingDMMLS #696374
05/17/2024$422,500Listed For SaleCIBR #64741
03/20/2017$296,000Sold
CIBR #46099
11/23/2016$299,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/16/2006$255,000Sold
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Market trends in Ames

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

Year2025
Tax$5,932
Assessment$422,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 526 Smiley Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
501 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/27/26
4
3.5
2,146
4942 Hemingway Dr, Ames, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$460,000
09/30/25
4
2
1,750
520 Brown Ct, Ames, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$429,000
06/12/26
4
3.5
1,929
4819 Hemingway Dr, Ames, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$385,000
06/12/26
3
2.5
2,058
5317 Cervantes Dr, Ames, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$375,000
10/15/25
4
3
1,554
4702 Hemingway Dr, Ames, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$399,000
06/26/26
4
2.5
2,450
5317 Bradbury Ct, Ames, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$358,000
10/01/25
4
2.5
2,122
505 Poe Cir, Ames, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$393,000
06/16/26
4
3.5
1,800

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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

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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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