817 8th St, Ames, IA 50010
OFF MARKET

$303,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,988 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

817 8th St, Ames, IA 50010

Est. Refi. Payment $1,974/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 4, 2021 for $150,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$304K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-3.3%)
Since last year
Increased$39K (+14.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$154K (+102.5%)
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 +91% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$304K
August 2026$304K
July 2026$314K
June 2026$314K
May 2026$310K
April 2026$305K
March 2026$306K
February 2026$276K
January 2026$277K
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
607 6th St, Ames, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,657
911 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/09/25
3
2
1,893
926 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$239,000
06/30/26
4
3
1,776
618 9th St, Ames, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$320,000
08/21/26
3
2.5
1,784
313 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$330,000
06/15/26
4
1.5
1,706
1105 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$270,000
04/10/26
4
1.5
1,560

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
725 Hodge Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.05
$351,800
3
2.5
2,156
Off Market
824 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.07
$236,700
2
2.5
1,389
Off Market
924 9th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.06
$402,000
3
2.5
1,350
Off Market
803 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$251,100
3
2
1,664
Off Market
1004 9th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.08
$376,900
4
2
1,698
Off Market
703 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.10
$379,100
5
2.5
2,826
Off Market
712 Hodge Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.09
$190,800
3
1
1,331
Off Market
822 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$310,000
3
1.5
1,660
For Sale
814 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.12
$309,400
4
2
1,238
Off Market
717 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
0.11
$347,000
4
3
2,584
Off Market
712 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.14
$236,000
2
1
1,144
Off Market
805 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
0.10
$234,300
Studio
-
1,824
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 1880
0.29 acre lot
1,988 sqft
$153/sqft
Garage

About this House

This home has so much potential for the perfect buyer! The main floor offers a large living area, kitchen, 3/4 bath, a formal dining room that has been used as a 5th main floor bedroom, and a large enclosed porch. The upstairs offers a full bath with 4 large bedrooms. The hardwood floors in the bedrooms are in great condition. Large lot with alley access also offers an additional 2 car garage on top of the one car attached garage. Home is being sold as-is.
817 8th St, Ames, IA 50010 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,988 sqft single-family home built in 1880. It last sold for $150,000 on Jun 4, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $303,600, with a rent estimate of $2,004/month.

Home Details for 817 8th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: StuccoFoundation Type: Stone
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 5, 2023
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5742819
ListingRemoved
Jun 4, 2021
Source: CIBR #57499
Sold
$150,000
May 5, 2021
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5742819
Pending
$190,000
May 3, 2021
Source: DMMLS #627004
Listed For Sale
$190,000

Market trends in Ames

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$333MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$219
$4MoM
Available listings
186
9MoM

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 817 8th St

  • What is 817 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 817 8th St in Ames, IA is $303,600.
  • What is the price history for 817 8th St?
    817 8th St in Ames, IA last sold for $150,000 in June 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 $333 from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 817 8th St?
    The lot at 817 8th St in Ames, IA is about 0.29 acres (12,850 sq ft).
  • Does 817 8th St have a garage?
    Yes, 817 8th St in Ames, IA has a garage.

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