Just a 10-minute walk to Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium, and only 8 minutes to the upcoming indoor aquatic center (opening early 2026), this home is ideally located for investors, tailgaters, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Ames living.
With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, this home blends classic character with modern updates. Architectural highlights include crown molding, arched openings, and original wood floors.
Upstairs features a beautifully updated full bath with tiled shower, while the lower level offers a fully remodeled 3/4 bath with fresh tile throughout. Additional updates include; new shingles to be installed prior to closing, a new water heater (2020), new stove (2020), updated kitchen flooring, and modern light fixtures.
Enjoy a spacious backyard in a well-established, tree-lined neighborhood, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Basement finish per assessor.
For sale
$249,000
117 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,248sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$240,500 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic characterOriginal wood floorsModern updatesModern light fixturesCrown moldingSpacious backyardWell-established tree-lined neighborhood
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Listed by:
Flanders Team 515-450-9890,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68168

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 624
- Finished area below ground: 299
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0910200070
- Zoning: UCRM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,672
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
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