$205,000

221 N Franklin Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

2 beds |
1 bath |
887 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
—— sqft lot
1 car garage
$231/sqft
Listed 7 months ago

Property Description

Snag this rare 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem in a prime Ames location—just a short walk to campus. Freshly painted, low-maintenance, and rental-ready with a Letter of Compliance already in place. Big yard, detached garage, and unbeatable proximity to student demand make this a high-return opportunity. Properties like this near ISU don’t last—secure it now.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: August 6, 2025
Data Last Updated:: March 17, 2026 at 7:19PM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Real Estate Center : (515) 232-4663
Listing Agent:: Stephen Bock : (515) 231-1899
MLS ID:: 723810

General: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: CooktopDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement: Unfinished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

Style: One and One Half Story
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal SidingOne and One HalfBlock

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Ames
County: Story

Zoning: RWEST AMES ADD LOT 38 BLK 10905451110

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Stephen Bock , RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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Location

Schools Nearby

Sawyer Elementary School

4316 Ontario St, Ames, IA, 50014

Grades KG-5

0.91 miles away

Ames Middle School

3915 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA, 50014

Grades 6-8

0.83 miles away

Ames High School

1921 Ames High Dr, Ames, IA, 50010

Grades 9-12

1.89 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.