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Ames, IA Condos for Sale

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    $103,900

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 636 Sq Ft

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 703, Ames, IA 50014

    Charming with a view! This beautiful one-bedroom with one-bathroom seventh floor apartment offers a spectacular view of Ames. Fresh paint & carpet, perfect for you to make it your own! The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower and high-rise toilet. Natural light streams through new windows put in, in 2023. Enjoy the granite countertops and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Located steps

    Bailey Sherburne Friedrich Iowa Realty

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 703, Ames, IA 50014
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    $144,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 876 Sq Ft

    2511 Bristol Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50010

    2511 Bristol Unit #204 has so many amenities you can't pass this up! Check out this well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in the Somerset community. Features include a spacious kitchen, washer and dryer, ample storage, and a private garage. Community amenities: Lawn care and snow removal, clubhouse, swimming pool, and more! It's low-maintenance living with great amenities in a prime

    John Livingston Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    2511 Bristol Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50010
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    $200,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 998 Sq Ft

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50014

    Welcome to your charming condo in the highly desirable Green Hills 55+ community! This thoughtfully designed completely updated move-in ready residence has an open floor plan with a large living room with abundant natural light, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, and newer cabinets with ample storage. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the bright kitchen, complete with refrigerator,

    Gina McAndrews CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 204, Ames, IA 50014
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    $169,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,405 Sq Ft

    700 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    Have you started to worry about the winter yet? No snow worries here because you have a heated underground garage with 2 parking spaces #8 and #9. This is carefree living with no upkeep. Freshly painted and clean main level large unit with spacious living and dining area, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and large den/office. The LR electric fireplace has a nice insert and new oversized patio door leads

    Lara Hallgrimsdottir Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames

    700 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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    $109,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 636 Sq Ft

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 603, Ames, IA 50014

    Kylie Proehl Friedrich Realty

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 603, Ames, IA 50014
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    $114,500

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 644 Sq Ft

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 610, Ames, IA 50014

    Kylie Proehl Friedrich Realty

    2200 Hamilton Dr Unit 610, Ames, IA 50014

Why Live in Ames

Home to Iowa State University, Ames combines academic excellence with recreational amenities throughout its 37 parks and 55 miles of shared-use paths. The 17-acre Reiman Gardens showcases botanical displays and an indoor butterfly wing, while the Brunnier Art Museum stands as Iowa's only accredited decorative arts museum. The Main Street Cultural District buzzes with local shops and art galleries, complemented by established restaurants like Hickory Park Restaurant Co., known for house-smoked barbecue, and Aunt Maude's sophisticated seasonal menus.

Single-family homes constitute the primary housing stock across several neighborhoods. Somerset Village has a median single-family home price of $380,000, while Northridge Heights commands higher prices with a median of $539,900. The South Campus Area maintains a median of $391,000, and Stone Brooke sits at $330,000. Condominiums present more affordable options, with median prices of $119,700 for one-bedroom units and $207,500 for two-bedroom units.

The cost of living in Ames falls 5.2% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $100,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters require about $50,000. Property taxes in Story County stand at 1.47%, comparing favorably to nearby Des Moines and Ankeny at 1.76%. The public school system includes Gilbert Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, all rated A by Niche. CyRide provides comprehensive bus service throughout the city and university campus. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with July highs averaging 84°F and January lows reaching 14°F.

Home Trends in Ames, IA

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$309,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$362,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$185,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$144,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$177,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Number of Homes for Sale
69
Last 12 months Home Sales
563
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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