Great investment property in the heart of Ames with a solid rental history for current owners for nearly 25 years. Current rent on this charming up-down duplex is $1540. Upstairs unit is 1 BR, 1 BA. Main level is bigger than it appears from the exterior with 2 BR and 1 BA, living and dining area, kitchen and sunroom. Main floor tenants have use of garage and washer and dryer in the basement. Small fenced in yard for pets. Excellent location in close proximity to downtown. Garage on premises but not used for parking car in. Seller is in process of putting new roof on garage. Tenants in 605 pay own electric bill (separate meter). 607 pays their own electric, and water, sewer, and gas for both units and are then reimbursed 30% of the bill by Landlord.
Sold for $153,000
$153,000
605/607 8th St, Ames, IA 50010
--beds
0baths
1,941sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$186,100 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$1,133 Estimated rent
Home value
$186,100
$164,000 - $210,000
$1,133/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 08:06am
Listed by:
Sarah Powers 515-297-0696,
Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 62237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,941
- Total interior livable area: 1,941 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,214 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 x 79
Details
- Parcel number: 0902300140
- Zoning: RM
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Stucco, Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $153,000-14.5%$79/sqft |
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| 7/2/2023 | Pending sale | $179,000$92/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Price change | $179,000-5.7%$92/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900$98/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meeker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Iowa
- Story County
- Ames
- 50010
- 605/607 8th St