Recently Listed Open House 10/11 11:30am - 1pm
1221 Scott Avenue
Ames, IA, 50014 $ 309,900
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,809 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,140
for $309,900 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,809 square foot home was built in 1938 on a lot size of 0.29.
Come see this spacious, well-maintained story-and-a-half home on nearly 1/3 of an acre on the northwest side of Ames, just northwest of the Iowa State campus, off Ontario Road, and close to Emma McCarthy Lee Park. This home features two main-floor bedrooms, a nice front sitting room, a large living room, a full bath, a convenient kitchen, and an informal dining room with sliders to a large front deck. The original oak flooring runs through most of the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find a nice landing, currently used as an office. The large primary bedroom has his-and-hers closets and features an updated full bath. The lower level features a good-sized family room; the laundry and utility room has an updated tankless water heater; the furnace has the Aprilaire air system, and there is a utility sink. There is huge storage room. This home has newer Pella windows, a newer roof, siding, fascia, soffit, and gutters. The front yard has some landscaping with several perennials and a magnolia tree that provides wonderful shade for the deck, yard, and house. There is also an impressive sidewalk. Also, just off the front deck is a nice two-car detached garage. The private backyard is fenced in. The home has lots of square footage and strong bones. Truly a convenient setting. Schedule your tour today.
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Open House
10/11/2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1221 Scott Avenue Ames, IA
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Appliances Deep Freeze Dishwasher Disposal Dryer Microwave Range Refrigerator Washer
Zoning R
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Wood Deck
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1938
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 09-05-226-020
County Story
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 13
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City Ames
High School District Ames
MLS Area 0002 - Ames NW
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 12688
MLS Area Minor 0002 - Ames NW
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 283300
Legal Description SECTION:05 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 AUD PLAT N1/2 NE E 104' LOT 1 AMES
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InteriorInterior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement Full
Flooring Vinyl Hardwood Carpet
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Window Treatments
Above Grade Finished Area 1162
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 468
Total Baths 2
Heating-Forced Air true
Heating-Natural Gas true
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ExteriorLot Features Level
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 12688
Foundation Details Tile Block
Building Area Total 1809
Lot Dimensions 122x104
Lot Size Acres 0.29
Road Surface Type Hard Surface
Road Frontage Type Maintained
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByJim HorstmanListing Agent
Hunziker & Assoc.-AmesBroker
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Average List Price $469,449
Percent of Sale Price 51%
About Ames, IA 63,519 Population
25% Since 2002
$ 45,540 Median Income
26.76 Median Age
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 10/7/2026 | $309,900 | 0.65% | Price Up |
| 10/7/2026 | $307,900 | | Listed Price |
1221 Scott Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014 is a Single Family Home for sale at $309,900 with 1,809 sqft and a lot size of 0.29. 1221 Scott Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1938. The property's zip code is 50014 which is in Ames, IA