1217 Garfield Ave
Ames, IA 50014
3 bd 2 ba 884 sqft Built 1960 Lot 15,695 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$255,000
Nov 16, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2023 | Sold | $255,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Sold | $255,000 | CentralIowa |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Listed | $250,000 | CentralIowa |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,800 | $66,700 | $244,500 | $2,782 |
| 2024 | $177,800 | $66,700 | $244,500 | $2,620 |
| 2023 | $158,700 | $43,300 | $202,000 | $2,762 |
| 2022 | $129,700 | $43,300 | $173,000 | $2,726 |
| 2021 | $129,700 | $43,300 | $173,000 | $2,846 |
| 2020 | $127,800 | $42,600 | $170,400 | $2,802 |
| 2019 | $127,800 | $42,600 | $170,400 | $2,904 |
| 2018 | $127,800 | $42,600 | $170,400 | $2,824 |
| 2017 | $127,800 | $42,600 | $170,400 | $2,504 |
| 2016 | $94,100 | $53,400 | $147,500 | $2,444 |
| 2015 | $94,100 | $53,400 | $147,500 | $2,274 |
| 2014 | $86,300 | $49,000 | $135,300 | $2,134 |
| 2013 | $84,200 | $46,300 | $130,500 | $2,076 |
| 2012 | $84,200 | $46,300 | $130,500 | $2,020 |
| 2009 | $84,200 | $46,300 | $130,500 | $1,772 |
| 2007 | $84,200 | $46,300 | $130,500 | $1,718 |
| 2004 | $81,600 | $46,300 | $127,900 | $1,608 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
884 sqft
Lot size
15,695 sqft
ZIP code
50014
City
Ames
Street
Garfield Ave
Coordinates
42.03396, -93.67011
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,326
Gross rental yield
6.24%
Implied cap rate
4.06%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1217 Garfield Ave last sell?
1217 Garfield Ave most recently sold on Nov 16, 2023 for $255,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1217 Garfield Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1217 Garfield Ave (year 2025) is $244,500 with $2,782 in property tax.
How does 1217 Garfield Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.1% below the last sale price of $255,000.
When was 1217 Garfield Ave built?
1217 Garfield Ave was built in 1960.
How does 1217 Garfield Ave compare to others on Garfield Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Garfield Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Garfield Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1217 Garfield Ave?
1217 Garfield Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 884 sqft, 15,695 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1217 Garfield Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1217 Garfield Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1217 Garfield Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1217 Garfield Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.3%
Implied 1-yr
-5.2%
2026 Q3
$300.7K
2026 Q4
$296.5K
ZIP 50014 — Median Price History + Forecast
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