For sale by owner

$369,900

6525 Prairie Ridge Rd, Ames, IA 50014

3beds

2,003sqft

$2,793/mo

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SingleFamily

Built in 1978

0.67 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$185/sqft

$33/mo HOA

What's special

Sun porchPatio overlooking mature timberNew roof and guttersBright sun porchMultiple decksBreakfast barSpacious family room

Enjoy quiet, private living in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath walk-out two-story nestled on a wooded cul-de-sac. Excellent outdoor entertaining with multiple decks, a sun porch, and a patio overlooking mature timber. Key Features: -Main Level: Open-concept living/dining, kitchen with island, breakfast bar & stainless appliances, bright sun porch, remodeled full bath (2026), and 2-car garage access. -Upper Level: Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, plus a flexible bonus room/office space. -Walk-Out Lower Level: Spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace, sliding glass door to the patio, laundry (washer/dryer included), and storage. Major Updates: -2026: Main bath remodel, interior walls and ceiling freshly painted (Exterior power washing & staining scheduled soon!) -2024: New roof & gutters, new furnace and A/C -2023: New water heater Peaceful country charm with an easy commute into Ames!

What the owner loves about this home

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Other, Gas

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: masonry

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,003 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage - Attached

Features

Exterior features: Wood

Lot

Size: 0.67 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 0518450210

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: 2 Story

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $33 monthly

Location

Region: Ames

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $185/sqft
Tax assessed value: $351,600
Annual tax amount: $4,298
Date on market: 9/24/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,798/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/24/2026	Listed for sale	$369,900-1.4%$185/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/6/2026	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/30/2026	Price change	$375,000-2.6%$187/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/21/2026	Listed for sale	$385,000$192/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/18/2026	Pending sale	$385,000$192/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/8/2026	Listed for sale	$385,000+49.8%$192/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/24/2018	Sold	$257,000+3%$128/sqft
Source: CIBR #49911 Report a problem
7/10/2018	Listed for sale	$249,500+22.3%$125/sqft
Source: Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames #49911 Report a problem
7/27/2009	Sold	$204,000$102/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,298 +6%	$351,600 +6%
2024	$4,054 +6.3%	$331,700
2023	$3,814 +0.6%	$331,700 +24.4%
2022	$3,790 -5%	$266,700
2021	$3,990 -1.4%	$266,700 +5.3%
2020	$4,046 +11.2%	$253,200
2019	$3,639 +8.5%	$253,200 +19.1%
2018	$3,352 +4.5%	$212,600
2017	$3,208 +2.5%	$212,600 +7.5%
2016	$3,130	$197,800
2015	$3,130 +14.9%	$197,800
2014	$2,724	$197,800 +8%
2013	--	$183,200 -0.3%
2012	--	$183,700
2011	$2,856 -0.6%	$183,700 -6.9%
2010	$2,872 +10%	$197,400
2009	$2,610 +4.4%	$197,400 +6.8%
2008	$2,500 +0.6%	$184,800
2007	$2,486 -1.7%	--
2006	$2,530 +10.4%	--
2005	$2,292 +108.6%	--
2004	$1,099 -2.6%	$161,800
2003	$1,128 -52.6%	--
2002	$2,381 +1.5%	$82,082 -0.5%
2001	$2,345	$82,484