820 Murray Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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SOLD
APR 1, 2026

820 Murray Dr
Ames, IA 50010

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,297 sqft

$345,000

Last Sold: Apr 1, 2026
$150/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,192/mo*
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$345,000

Last Sold: Apr 1, 2026
$150/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,192/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,297 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

Welcome to this charming two-story home where location truly takes center stage—within walking distance to Ames High School and Fellows Elementary, offering both everyday convenience and timeless appeal. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by an abundance of natural light in every room. Cozy up by the fireplace on cooler evenings or unwind in the four-season sunroom, the perfect spot for morning coffee or quiet afternoons. The main level features an inviting eat-in kitchen with dedicated dining space, ideal for everyday meals and gatherings, along with a bedroom and convenient half bath. Beautiful built-ins and thoughtful details throughout showcase the home's true character. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and an updated full bathroom that blends classic charm with modern touches. The lower level offers a rec room full of personality, complete with hidden shelving and storage tucked behind the wood walls—be sure to explore every corner. Outside, the fully fenced yard is ready for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying time outdoors beneath mature trees. This home is a rare blend of character, comfort, and an unbeatable Ames location. Schedule your showing today!

Showings will begin Saturday February 7th, at 8am.
820 Murray Dr, Ames, IA 50010 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,297 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for the $345,000 asking price on Apr 1, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $347,700, with a rent estimate of $1,711/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$150/sqft
Listed
99 days ago

Home Details for 820 Murray Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Half Bathroom, Full Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room, Sunroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2297 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedFoundation: Block, Tile
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: Maintained
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Board, Brick
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0534431010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $345,000Price Per Sqft: $150/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2297 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 69372
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by The Engelman Team, (515) 232-6175
Friedrich Realty
Zac Runyon, (515) 232-6175
Friedrich Realty
Bought with: Layne Nicole Maestas, (515) 232-6175, Friedrich Realty
Source: CIBR, MLS#69372

Price History for 820 Murray Dr

DatePriceEventSource
04/01/2026$345,000Sold
CIBR #69372
02/06/2026$345,000Listed For SaleCIBR #69372
11/21/2022$298,000Sold
CIBR #61171
10/20/2022$319,000PendingCIBR #61171
10/14/2022$319,000Listed For SaleCIBR #61171

Market trends in Ames

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$215
$1MoM
Available listings
163
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,570
Assessment$361,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 820 Murray Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
719 Murray Dr, Ames, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$314,000
06/30/26
3
2.5
1,992
1428 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$273,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,596
1531 Harding Ave, Ames, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$295,500
07/24/25
4
2
1,295
1526 Harding Ave, Ames, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$255,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,268
806 Murray Dr, Ames, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$246,000
02/13/26
2
2
1,043
107 Hunziker Cir, Ames, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$308,000
06/12/26
3
3
2,014
1723 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/28/25
4
2
1,347

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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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    "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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    "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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