609 Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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OFF MARKET

$225,000

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,142 sqft

609 Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2021 for $225,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1610 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/26/26
2
1
926
115 E 16th St, Ames, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$265,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,095
1527 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$245,000
12/01/25
4
2
1,159
1618 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$230,000
11/28/25
3
1
1,458
1511 Glendale Ave, Ames, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,027
1315 Duff Ave, Ames, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$215,500
10/27/25
3
1
1,309
1615 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,095
1510 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$142,450
07/09/26
2
1
720

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1626 Crestwood Cir, Ames, IA 50010
0.03
$292,000
3
2.5
2,043
Recently Sold
1615 Crestwood Cir, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$316,200
4
2.5
1,571
Off Market
1527 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$245,000
4
2
1,159
Recently Sold
1525 Linden Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$316,400
4
1.5
1,658
Off Market
1511 Glendale Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.13
$295,000
3
2
1,027
Recently Sold
310 E Oneil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.12
$262,700
3
2
1,293
Off Market
215 E O'Neil Dr, Ames, IA 50010
0.15
$266,700
4
1
2,225
Off Market
217 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.16
$274,900
3
2
951
Off Market
1431 Meadowlane Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.19
$297,200
4
1.5
1,650
Off Market
211 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.17
$263,100
3
2
864
Off Market

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
1958
Living Area
1,142 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Check out this amazing remodeled midcentury modern home on historic Carr Drive in Ames. This home features an open concept living space with kitchen, dining, and living all on the main floor. A couple steps up takes you to bedroom level with two very nice sized bedrooms and a fully remodeled bath. Downstairs features a very nicely remodeled laundry and utility room and 1 car garage. Outside has plenty of space to entertain with a nicely landscaped backyard and terraced patio area. The owners have gone as far as custom making furniture to fit the mid-century theme and are willing to sell several pieces of the furniture outside of the sale. Don't miss your chance to call this one home. Seller will be reviewing offers after 5PM Sunday, 09/05/2021!
609 Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,142 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for $225,000 on Sep 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,357/month.

Home Details for 609 Carr Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 2021
Source: CIBR #58497
Sold
$225,000
Sep 28, 2021
Source: CIBR #58497
PendingToActive
$220,000
Sep 7, 2021
Source: DMMLS #636838
Pending
$220,000
Sep 2, 2021
Source: DMMLS #636838
Listed For Sale
$220,000
Feb 12, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$157,500

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

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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 609 Carr Dr

  • What is the price history for 609 Carr Dr?
    609 Carr Dr in Ames, IA last sold for $225,000 in September 2021.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Ames?
    Residents describe Ames, IA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Ames, IA.
  • Does 609 Carr Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 609 Carr Dr in Ames, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 609 Carr Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 609 Carr Dr in Ames, IA has laundry facilities.

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