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#717678, Rog Wheeler, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature
$268,000 List price
217 E 16th St Ames, IA 50010
$3,183
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,696 sqft
0.2 acres
$158 / sqft
House
Property details
About 217 E 16th St
Come check out this adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of Ames. You'll be greeted with hardwood flooring and lots of natural light as you enter. You can enjoy your eat-in kitchen with a formal dining room for holidays and special occasions! Both bedrooms continue with the hardwood flooring and bright walls to make the space feel even bigger. The basement is finished and offers more entertainment space and an extra place for guests to stay and relax. Don't miss your chance to own this home. Book a tour today!!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,696 sqft
Lot size0.1839 Acres
Year built1958
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #714212
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $268,000
- Price/SqFt: $158
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,222
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 217 E 16th St
- Year Built: 1958
- Living Area: 1,696 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1839 Acres
- MLS Number: 714212
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX REC
- Office Phone: (515) 232-4663
- Listing Agent: Fett, Collin
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2018 | Home Sold | $180,000 |
| Dec 09, 2016 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,300 | $3,222 |
| 2023 | $237,300 | $3,082 |
| 2022 | $192,100 | $3,044 |
| 2021 | $192,100 | $3,178 |
| 2020 | $189,300 | $3,130 |
| 2019 | $189,300 | $3,096 |
| 2018 | $189,300 | $3,096 |
| 2017 | $189,300 | $2,760 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Meeker Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•300 20th St
8
Fellows Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•1235 20th St
6
Mitchell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.4 mi
•3521 Jewel Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,620. Most Ames, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Minor League Baseball Games
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
New York & Company
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Chick-fil-A
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 217 E 16th St
The listing price of 217 E 16th St property is $268,000.
The property 217 E 16th St is a house located in Ames, Iowa, 50010.
Active Listing: 217 E 16th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 217 E 16th St are: Meeker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fellows Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ames Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Gilbert Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Nevada Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ames High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gilbert High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Nevada High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,222 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 16, 2018 for $180,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 217 E 16th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 217 E 16th St is 1,696 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 217 E 16th St is 1958.
This home is located at 217 E 16th St in Ames, IA and zip code 50010. This 1,696 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $268,000.
In April 2025 more than 9 listings in Ames, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 18 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Ames, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 6.7%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 42 days, the median list price was $323,083.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.