updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is a doozy! This well-cared-for ranch offers a peaceful backyard oasis in a convenient North Ames location. The updated craftsman-inspired exterior combines curb appeal with low-maintenance features, including cement board siding, stone accents, and composite decking in front. A screened in porch adds to the exterior charm. Inside, that same character continues with custom woodwork, updated doors and trim, high-end windows, updated HVAC and water heater, and more. The large, south-facing backyard is fully enclosed with a privacy fence and features a rainwater harvesting system that will help if you want to build an impressive garden and to maintain the small pond. The basement provides plenty of storage and flex space with room to expand and make it your own. The lower level is also stubbed for an additional bathroom. This a great chance to buy a home at a fantastic price! Call today to schedule a showing.
Top-O-Hollow, located between Duff Avenue and Grand Avenue, is a residential and campus-adjacent Ames neighborhood with rolling streets and mature tree cover. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Duff Avenue corridor near Iowa State Center, where game-day foot traffic, casual eateries, and practical services set a steady tempo. Brick ranches and mid-century splits mix with smaller postwar homes, giving blocks a tidy, lived-in rhythm. Sidewalks and short drives connect daily routines to Iowa State University’s cultural calendar. Green space and trail links shape an outdoors-forward feel without feeling remote. Local staples such as Reiman Gardens, Stephens Auditorium, and the Iowa State Center act as familiar anchors for concerts, exhibits, and seasonal events.
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Offer insights
1314 Top-o-hollow Rd · $286,900
$287K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $287K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Disposal
Water heater (gas)
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 9
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher (if applicable listed as disposal only)
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Concrete
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Screened porch
Porch
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
2-car garage
Construction
Fiber cement exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This home is currently listed as a ''delayed showing''. Under no circumstances will any showings be allowed until September 25th at 9:00am. This updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is a doozy! This well-cared-for ranch offers a peaceful backyard oasis in a convenient North Ames location. The updated craftsman-inspired exterior combines curb appeal with low-maintenance features, including cement board siding, stone accents, and composite decking in front. A screened in porch adds to the exterior charm. Inside, that same character continues with custom woodwork, updated doors and trim, high-end windows, updated HVAC and water heater, and more. The large, south-facing backyard is fully enclosed with a privacy fence and features a rainwater harvesting system that will help if you want to build an impressive garden and to maintain the small pond. The basement provides plenty of storage and flex space with room to expand and make it your own. The lower level is also stubbed for an additional bathroom. This a great chance to buy a home at a fantastic price! Call today to schedule a showing.
Public Records
Apr 29, 2022
Sold
$87,500
$84/sq ft
CIBOR #59536
Apr 28, 2022
Sold
$274,698
$264/sq ft
Mar 8, 2022
Listed
$258,000
$248/sq ft
DMMLS #647017
Apr 28, 2022
Sold
$274,698
$264/sq ft
Mar 15, 2022
Pending
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Mar 12, 2022
Price Changed
$258,000
$248/sq ft
Mar 8, 2022
Listed
$260,000
$250/sq ft
+20
Rock solid and pretty too! This undeniably well cared for ranch home is a picturesque oasis nestled into a very convenient walkable location. The updated front exterior is not only attractive, but easy maintenance with cement board siding, stone and composite decking. Note the Craftsman flair has been carried into much of the interior as well with character custom woodwork. If your looking for an outdoor sanctuary where you can carve out a little zen space, or a place to host large get-togethers, hold on to your hat! The large South facing backyard is fully enclosed with a privacy fence - which provides Secret Garden appeal (with a rain harvest system for efficient garden watering, stone terracing, a plethora of perennials and small pond). Take it all in with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in hand from the Screened Porch where you can relax and emerse yourself in your surroundings - a Birdseye view of the yard; background music of singing birds and the fresh aroma of nature. Inside you'll note updates galore: High-end windows, newer HV/AC, water heater, fixtures, etc. Are you looking to RIGHT size? Then this home may be your ideal - not too large - not too small. Plenty of storage and flex space to give you the ability to expand on a great thing and make it your own. * Note: the lower level is stubbed in for the build-out of another bath.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,100 (+2.2%)
$66,000 + $193,600
$259,600
2024
$3,032 (+14.7%)
$66,000 + $193,600
$259,600
2023
$2,644 (+1.3%)
$41,500 + $182,400
$223,900
2022
$2,610 (−4.3%)
$41,500 + $124,500
$166,000
2021
$2,726 (+1.6%)
$41,500 + $124,500
$166,000
2020
$2,682 (−3.5%)
$40,900 + $122,600
$163,500
2019
$2,780 (+2.8%)
$40,900 + $122,600
$163,500
2018
$2,704 (+1.5%)
$40,900 + $122,600
$163,500
2017
$2,664 (+2.5%)
$40,900 + $122,600
$163,500
2016
$2,600 (+14.6%)
$40,900 + $122,600
$163,500
2014
$2,268
$36,200 + $110,000
$146,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,237
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,237
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
0527401050
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
RL
Residential Low Density Zone
This zone is intended to accommodate primarily single-family dwellings, while accommodating certain existing two-family dwellings and other uses customarily found in low-density residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ames, IA • 50010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1314 Top-o-hollow Rd
$285,328
$1,572 under list price of $287K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $350K.