Opportunity Knocks on 16th Street!
Bring your toolbox and your vision to this charming 3-bed, 1-bath Ames home with endless potential! The main floor features a cozy living area, functional kitchen, and two bedrooms—perfect for a first-time buyer, investor, or anyone looking to build some sweat equity. Upstairs, you'll find a private third bedroom, ideal for a guest room, office, or creative space.
Need more room? The unfinished basement is ready for your ideas—home gym, workshop, or future finish. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced yard, perfect for pups, play, or backyard BBQs.
Yes, it needs some TLC—think bathroom refresh, a little paint, and fresh carpet—but that just means you get to make it your own!
Don't miss this affordable chance to put your stamp on a solid home in a great central Ames location.
Sold for $172,000 on 06/16/25
$172,000
218 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,272sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$172,000 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$1,439 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 17, 2025 at 06:05am
Listed by:
Jason Jennings 515-956-1501,
Friedrich Realty
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67263

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,272
- Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 882
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0535376010
- Zoning: RL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ames
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface