1920 Craftsman Fixer-Upper Near ISU - Endless Potential! Opportunity knocks with this classic 3-story Craftsman-style home located just east of the Iowa State University campus! Full of original character this spacious property is perfect for the savvy fixer-upper buyer ready to restore it to its full potential.
Step onto the inviting open front porch, perfect for morning coffee, or relax on the covered back patio. Inside, you'll find beautiful oak hardwood floors on the main level, an open living/dining area with built-in cabinets, and a main floor primary bedroom with an attached full bathroom. The second level features four generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the finished attic offers two additional bedrooms and convenient storage space.
Additional highlights include a one-car detached garage, a full basement for extra space or future finishing, and updated mechanicals including a newer furnace (2018), water heater (2018), gutters (2017), and roof (2012).
Enjoy the convenience of walking to Brookside Park, Downtown Ames, and ISU. With a solid structure and tons of space, this home is a rare find for buyers looking to invest in a property with charm, location, and potential. Bring your vision and make this gem shine again!
For sale
Price cut: $15K (6/27)
$185,000
317 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
7beds
2,275sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$174,100 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-car detached garageFull basementInviting open front porchGenerously sized bedroomsBeautiful oak hardwood floorsCovered back patioBuilt-in cabinets
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 03:23pm
Listed by:
Sharon Johnson 515-460-4851,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 67530

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,275
- Total interior livable area: 2,275 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch - Open
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 0903450030
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Tile, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $168,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,182
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
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