3 Bedroom House For Sale By Owner in Ames, IA

Property Description

Custom 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home for Sale by Owner in Ames, Iowa – Somerset Neighborhood This beautifully maintained custom-built three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in the highly sought-after Somerset neighborhood of Ames, Iowa, was thoughtfully designed and constructed by Friedrich Construction in 2004.
A one-owner property, this home showcases exceptional craftsmanship, smart use of space, and numerous custom upgrades throughout.
The home’s main level features an open-concept design with a spacious great room boasting vaulted ceilings and eleven large windows that fill the space with natural light.
Beautiful maple hardwood flooring, custom maple woodwork and cabinetry, and Hubbardton Forge lighting fixtures highlight the attention to detail found throughout.
The gas fireplace with built in bookshelves and open stair rail adds warmth and charm, while the kitchen bump-out provides extra workspace and storage.
The main floor also includes a full bathroom, a bedroom, and a convenient back entry.
Upstairs, the open loft area overlooks the great room, creating an airy and connected feel.
The primary bedroom suite features a spacious walk-in closet and a private ensuite bathroom with elegant tile, a heated floor, and a relaxing soaker tub.
The finished lower level offers plenty of additional living space, including a large family room with an egress window, a bedroom with egress, a bathroom with a shower, and a laundry room with a utility room offering extensive shelving for storage.
The home is equipped with central air conditioning and a forced-air gas furnace, ensuring year-round comfort.
Major updates include a new roof installed in August 2025, smoke alarms replaced in July 2024, and newer mechanicals washer, dryer, dishwasher, hot water heater, and garbage disposal have all been replaced within the past six years.
Outdoor living is just as inviting, with an enlarged front porch, a screened breezeway porch connecting the house to the oversized 24’x24’ attached garage with built-in shelving, and a back concrete patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The private fenced backyard features mature landscaping, including lilacs, shrub roses, perennials, and trees such as Black Hills spruce, maple, and flowering crabapple.
Located in the desirable Somerset Village concept neighborhood, this home offers a welcoming and walkable community near shops, restaurants, parks, and green spaces.
It’s just a five-minute drive to Iowa State University, Ames High School, and nearby elementary schools, with convenient access to bus stops and major amenities.
The Somerset HOA fee is only $160 per year and includes clubhouse access, with an optional membership available for the neighborhood pool.
This one of a kind property blends craftsmanship, comfort, and community in one of Ames’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Seller is open to inquiries and happy to answer any questions about the home.

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Property Address

2527 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA, City - Story County