Active

1236 Orchard Drive

Ames, IA 50010
Mark as Favorite
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,097

Sqft

Acres0.19

Acre(Lot)

Welcome to this gem of a home on beautiful Orchard Drive in north Ames! This home brings it all to the table -charm from 1910 and modern updates. Exposed brick columns and bamboo hardwood floors, with an open concept, make this bungalow modern. Updated kitchen cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Two main-floor bedrooms with built-in storage share a full bathroom. The walk-up attic space is ready to finish for more living space, and it's HUGE! The basement is very nice with a wood-burning fireplace and great storage space. Workbenches stay. Mostly fenced backyard with evergreen trees for privacy, with peach trees and perennial flowers. Cute enclosed front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. Murphy bed included. Pool table stays. Elliptical machines negotiable. One+ ca r garage and backyard patio. Come fall in love with this adorable, charming home.

Read More Expand

Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $245,000

AD Id : 89193357

MLS Id : 746769

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.19 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,097

Year Built : 1920

Garage : 1

County : Story

  • Map Map

Map

Map What's Nearby

Map Nearby Areas

Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1920 Building Area Total: 1097 Construction Materials: Metal Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.1859 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.1859 Lot Size Square Feet: 8098 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $245000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 0903201050 Annual Tax: $3854 Tax Legal Desc: RIDGEWOOD ADD LOT:35 AMES

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: From 13th St, turn south on Ridgewood Ave, then immediate west turn onto Orchard Dr. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Sell a home like this and save $14,201 Find out How

How much is this property worth?

Curious about this home's true market value? Use our free Home Evaluation Tool to instantly get a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report. Make smarter, data-driven decisions before you buy.

Images
Loading, please wait...

Nearby Home Value

Address Estimate Bed Bath Sq. Ft Lot Size
2349 Lake View Drive, Ames, IA, 50010 $465,000 3 2 2,609 2,609 SqFt
1308 Stafford Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 $269,900 3 2 1,741 1,741 SqFt
1512 Carroll Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 $155,000 2 1 977 977 SqFt
1814 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 $259,000 3 3 1,338 1,338 SqFt
926 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 $145,000 2 1 886 886 SqFt
5167 Skycrest Drive, Ames, IA, 50010 $398,900 3 3 1,512 1,512 SqFt
4882 Copperstone Drive, Ames, IA, 50010 $1,175,000 5 4 6,086 6,086 SqFt
1207 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 $198,000 2 1 999 999 SqFt
209 S Kellogg Street, Ames, IA, 50010 $255,000 4 2 2,383 2,383 SqFt
317 20th Street #319, Ames, IA, 50010 $242,000 3 2 1,740 1,740 SqFt

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved.

ByOwner last updated this listing 08/07/2026 @ 15:38

MLS: 746769 LISTED BY: Abby Hausmann-Virgil, Keller Williams Ankeny Metro 515-965-9100 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Homes around $245,000

Selling? Save $14,201 when you sell a home like this

Tour with a ByOwner Agent