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5167 Skycrest Drive, Ames, IA 50010

Story County

Key Facts

3Beds
3Baths
1,737Sq Ft
1979Year Built
0.64Lot (acres)
3Garage

Description

Perfect location just down the road from the scenic walking trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park and in the Gilbert School District. This well cared for 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch home offers convenient, main-floor living. The property features a zero-entry layout and a spacious 3-car garage with space for all your vehicles and toys. There is a new front patio and a screened in three-season room (which is ideal for a morning coffee routine or quiet evening to wind down. The exterior of the home is a great for nature lovers, surrounded by a lush, wooded setting that attracts frequent wildlife. Outdoor living includes a wood deck on the north side with a wraparound walkway leading to the backyard. Perfectly situated for both recreation and commuting, this home has easy access to the interstate too. Inside, the home operates on efficient, all-electric utilities and it can also be warmed by a classic wood-burning fireplace with Heatilator fan (to circulate the warm air) For those needing extra room, the accessible basement provides ample space for recreation, storage or future projects. This great home in the popular Skycrest Subdivision is ready for you and yours to enjoy. You can live in it immediately or make it your own with a few updates. The owner downsized and moved into town due to inability to drive anymore and loved this home all his years there. You'll be able to tell it was a well-maintained home.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1979

Living Area

1,737 sq ft

Lot Size

0.64 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Zoning

R1

MLS® Listing#

69884

Property Features

Appliances

DishwasherDryerRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Electric

Flooring

Carpet

Basement

Walk-Out AccessFull

Patio

DeckEnclosedPorch

Lot Features

Rolling Slope

Construction

Wood Siding

Foundation

Block

Sewer

Septic Tank

Financial Details

HOA

$100 / Annually

Assessed Value

$258,400

Parcel Number

05-23-180-141

Affordability Calculator

$79,780

Estimated monthly payment

$2,123/mo

Principal $319,120 · Est. interest $445,201 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Ames, IA

$397,938
Median Listing Price
42
Median Days on Market
1,783
Median Sq Ft
$217
Median Price / Sq Ft
214
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is right around the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 6% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Ames, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Ames, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Prairie Flower Children's Center

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Northwood Preschool Center

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • St Cecilia School

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Ames Community School District

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Fellows Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Meeker Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.2 mi away

  • Ames Community School

    School · 2.3 mi away

  • Ames High School

    Secondary · 2.5 mi away

  • Ames Community School District

    Elementary · 2.5 mi away

  • Gilbert High School

    Secondary · 2.5 mi away

  • Gilbert Middle School

    Secondary · 2.8 mi away

  • Gilbert Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.8 mi away

  • Gilbert Community School District

    Elementary · 2.8 mi away

  • Gilbert CSD

    School · 2.8 mi away

  • Gilbert Intermediate School

    School · 2.8 mi away

  • Hixson Opportunity Awards

    School · 3.6 mi away

  • Linden Hall Isu

    School · 3.6 mi away

  • Iowa State University International Students & Scholars Office

    School · 3.7 mi away

  • Iowa State University - College of Engineering

    Secondary School · 3.8 mi away

  • Gymnasium Waidhofen an der Thaya

    School · 3.9 mi away

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