# 1221 Scott Avenue, Ames, IA 50014 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $299,000 ($165/sqft), built 1938, 1,809 sqft. > Hardwood, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,599/mo. Listed 24 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $299,000 | | Price/sqft | $165 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full | | Square Feet | 1,809 | | Year Built | 1938 | | Lot Size | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 24 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,512 | | Estimated Insurance | $87 | | **Total** | **$1,599** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1938 - 0.29 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description NOW GET 5.50 % Special Interest Rate, 5.57% APR! Come see this spacious, well-maintained story-and-a-half home on nearly 1/3 of an acre on the northwest side of Ames, just northwe st of the Iowa State campus, off Ontario Road, and close to Emma McCarthy Lee Park. This home features two main-floor bedrooms, a nice front sitting room, a large living room, a full bath, a convenient kitchen, and an informal dining room with sliders to a large front deck. The original oak flooring runs through most of the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find a nice landing, currently used as an office. The large primary bedroom has his-and-hers closets and features an updated full bath. The lower level features a good-sized family room; the laundry and utility room has an updated tankless water heater; the furnace has the Aprilaire air system, and there is a utility sink. There is a huge storage room. This home has newer Pella windows, a newer roof, siding, fascia, soffit, and gutters. The front yard has some landscaping with several perennials and a magnolia tree that provides wonderful shade for the deck, yard, and house. There is also an impressive sidewalk. Also, just off the front deck is a nice two-car detached garage. The private backyard is fenced in. The home has lots of square footage and strong bones. Truly a convenient setting. Schedule your tour today. This Special 5.5% Interest Rate, 5.57%APR is through BankersTrust here is Ames. See Listing agent for complete details. ## Location - **Address:** 1221 Scott Avenue, Ames, IA 50014 - **County:** Story - **Coordinates:** 42.034199, -93.660913 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.034199,-93.660913 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Jim Horstman · **License:** S62423 - **Brokerage:** Hunziker & Associates, Realtors - **Broker Phone:** (515) 233-4450 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1221-Scott-Ave_Ames_IA_50014_M71219-59847?f=listhub&s=CIBORIA&m=71466&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f714723179r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f894256428r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f2324934905r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f2817227128r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f1875974116r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f833638023r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f2635803899r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f3127145157r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f1796329959r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f2379688008r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f3711625927r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f1214541703r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f3439087727r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f3870794413r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f405677133r.jpg) ![1221 Scott Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/967a826743b4303c3ef8428fb42a276dl-f2717423092r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 71466 | **Updated:** 2026-10-30 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1221-scott-avenue-ames-ia-50014-86a9d58c682e4d23a7a919e44bc9b7ec) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1221-scott-avenue-ames-ia-50014-86a9d58c682e4d23a7a919e44bc9b7ec#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1221-scott-avenue-ames-ia-50014-86a9d58c682e4d23a7a919e44bc9b7ec", "name": "1221 Scott Avenue, Ames, IA 50014", "description": "NOW GET 5.50 % Special Interest Rate, 5.57% APR! Come see this spacious, well-maintained story-and-a-half home on nearly 1/3 of an acre on the northwest side of Ames, just northwe st of the Iowa State campus, off Ontario Road, and close to Emma McCarthy Lee Park. 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