$2,702 Closing Credit¹
#712765, Pearson, Melissa, Listing Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
$264,000 List price
2918 Oakland St Ames, IA 50014
$3,135
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,425 sqft
0.2 acres
$185 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2918 Oakland St
Charming 3-Bedroom home close to campus! Perfect Investor opportunity! Or a charming home to call your own in a convenient location. This delightful home offers the perfect blend of space, character, and location, just minutes from campus. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, you'll have plenty of room to relax and unwind. Tons of Living Space! Enjoy an extra-large living area that provides ample room for entertaining or cozy nights in with a fire in the wood burning fireplace. Beautiful hardwood floors , adding warmth and character to every room. Formal Dining Room perfect for gathering! Updated Full Bathroom with modern touches. Second 1/2 bath in basement. Tons of wildlife and just walk across the street and you enter Munn Woods! Currently Rented through July 2025. An excellent investment opportunity with tenants in place. 3-Year City Letter of compliance. Many updates including a brand new roof and gutters, finished hardwood floors, paint throughout, blown in insulation and spray foam in the bonus walk in attic space. New back steps, electrical updates, and plumbing updates throughout. This home is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for proximity to campus, a charming living space, and solid rental potential. Don't miss out—schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,425 sqft
Lot size0.2479 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #716296
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $264,000
- Price/SqFt: $185
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,830
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: South on Highland from Lincolnway. Turn on Oakland.
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,425 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2479 Acres
- MLS Number: 716296
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX REC
- Office Phone: (515) 232-4663
- Listing Agent: Johnson, Sharon
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,000 | $1,830 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | $1,958 |
| 2022 | $128,600 | $1,932 |
| 2021 | $128,600 | $2,020 |
| 2020 | $126,700 | $1,986 |
| 2019 | $126,700 | $2,002 |
| 2018 | $126,700 | $2,002 |
| 2017 | $126,700 | $1,920 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Sawyer Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•4316 Ontario St
5
Edwards Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•820 Miller Ave
8
Fellows Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•1235 20th St
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 $23,043. Most Ames, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
62%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
96%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
1%
Married, No Kids
1%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
1%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
93%
18-34 yrs old
4%
35-64 yrs old
1%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Mazda
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2918 Oakland St
The listing price of 2918 Oakland St property is $264,000.
The property 2918 Oakland St is a house located in Ames, Iowa, 50014.
Active Listing: 2918 Oakland St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2918 Oakland St are: Sawyer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edwards Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fellows Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ames Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Gilbert Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ballard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ames High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gilbert High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ballard High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,830 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 2918 Oakland St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 2918 Oakland St is 1,425 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2918 Oakland St is 1910.
This home is located at 2918 Oakland St in Ames, IA and zip code 50014. This 1,425 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $264,000.
Ames, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 12 sold below. In March 2025 in Ames, IA there were 14.6% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $328,166.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.