$269,000

1225 Marston Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,465 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1941
5,998sqft lot
2 car garage
$184/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Located in the heart of Ames, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a blend of classic character and everyday functionality. With over 1,400 square feet of finished living space, the home features beautiful original hardwood floors, a comfortable layout with a primary bedroom on the main floor, and 2 generously sized bedrooms upstairs. The waterproof basement provides peace of mind, along with ample storage and a laundry area. A detached 2 car tandem garage offers even more storage, while the backyard provides space to relax, garden, or entertain. Set in an established neighborhood with easy access to schools, parks, shopping, and Iowa State University, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for homeowners seeking location, charm, and livability.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: December 18, 2025
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 1:19AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Ankeny : (515) 453-5800
Listing Agent:: Kelly Clancy : 515-453-5811
MLS ID:: 731827

General: Dining AreaSee RemarksWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: HardwoodLaminate
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: FencePatio
Style: Cape CodOne and One Half Story
Other Structures: PatioOpen
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car GarageTandem

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal SidingOne and One HalfBlock

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

Zoning: ResGRAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:2 AMES0903226020
Fencing: VinylWoodPartial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Kelly Clancy , Iowa Realty Ankeny

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Location

Schools Nearby

Fellows Elementary School

1235 20th St, Ames, IA, 50010

Grades KG-5

0.62 miles away

Ames Middle School

3915 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA, 50014

Grades 6-8

2.80 miles away

Ames High School

1921 Ames High Dr, Ames, IA, 50010

Grades 9-12

0.65 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.