Welcome to 1419 Jefferson St, Ames — offered AS-IS.
This home features a spacious layout with three main-level bedrooms and two generous living areas — plenty of room to entertain family and friends. Downstairs, a large basement offers flexible space to use as you please. Thanks to an underground gutter system, this basement has stood the test of time: while neighboring homes have flooded, this one has remained strong and dry — making it a reliable living or storage space.
Outside, there's even more to enjoy: an attached deck, a shed, a two-car oversized garage, and a playhouse for the kids. With room to garden, work on projects, and entertain, there's plenty of yard to soak up the weather. What more could you look for in upper Ames?
Conveniently located:
9 minutes to Iowa State University
2 minutes to North Grand Mall
4 minutes to Ada Hayden Park
4 minutes to Inis Grove Golf Course
6 minutes to Veenker Memorial Golf Course
45 minutes to Des Moines, 22 minutes to Boone
Recent updates include: Roof, furnace, AC, water heater, washer & dryer, and refrigerator.
Come check out a slice of paradise conveniently located in Ames!
Offered AS-IS.
For sale
$289,000
1419 Jefferson St, Ames, IA 50010
3beds
1,309sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
9,748 Square Feet Lot
$279,900 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached deckTwo-car oversized garagePlayhouse for the kids
- 4 days |
- 859 |
- 23 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Nash (309)368-6922,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Matt Young 515-556-3694,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747054
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,309
- Total interior livable area: 1,309 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 925
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,748 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0527402020
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,442
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$279,900
$266,000 - $294,000
$1,735/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000+391.9%$221/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2004 | Sold | $58,750$45/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,294 -0.7% | $290,400 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $3,316 +15% | $251,000 |
| 2023 | $2,884 +1.3% | $251,000 +39.2% |
| 2022 | $2,848 -4.2% | $180,300 |
| 2021 | $2,974 -3.4% | $180,300 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,080 -3.3% | $177,600 |
| 2019 | $3,187 +13.1% | $177,600 |
| 2018 | $2,817 +5.7% | $177,600 |
| 2017 | $2,664 +2.5% | $177,600 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $2,600 | $156,400 |
| 2015 | $2,600 +14.7% | $156,400 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,266 | $146,200 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $138,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $138,100 |
| 2011 | $2,066 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,012 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,882 +3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,824 -0.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,826 -1.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,862 -0.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,868 +6.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,748 +2.5% | $126,000 |
| 2003 | $1,706 -9.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,885 +4.1% | $61,071 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,810 | $59,866 |
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Neighborhood: 50010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fellows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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