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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
2108 Country Club Boulevard Ames, IA This home is currently listed as a ''delayed showing''. Under no circumstances will any sh...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,709 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.97% Traditional cash on cash: 4.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2337 Airbnb ROI: 0.97% Traditional ROI: 4.12%
3811 Columbine Avenue Ames, IA Quiet neighborhood in Gilbert School District. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. Kitchen with granit...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,492 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.69% Traditional cash on cash: 5.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2319 Airbnb ROI: 1.69% Traditional ROI: 5.8%
5608 Allerton Drive Ames, IA Stylish. Spacious. Simply Stunning!Welcome home to this exceptional two-story beauty that ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,825 sq.ft.	$459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 3.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2765 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 3.89%
814 Wilson Avenue Ames, IA Brand-new construction in the heart of Ames! This spacious home features 4 bedrooms and 3 ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,296 sq.ft.	$414,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2346 Airbnb ROI: 4.05% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
316 Topaz Court Ames, IA Set on a cul-de-sac in South Ames, 316 Topaz Court balances a sense of retreat with everyd...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,491 sq.ft.	$468,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.09% Traditional cash on cash: 4.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3051 Airbnb ROI: 2.09% Traditional ROI: 4.27%
5421 Rowling Drive Ames, IA Welcome to West Ames!! This beautiful two story home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,802 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.21% Traditional cash on cash: 4.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2580 Airbnb ROI: 3.21% Traditional ROI: 4.57%
3109 Story Street Ames, IA Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located close to the Iowa State University campus. This pr...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 930 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.19% Traditional cash on cash: 6.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1584 Traditional Rental Income: $1712 Airbnb ROI: 3.19% Traditional ROI: 6.05%
3213 Joy Circle Ames, IA Just under an acre, this well maintained, rare and unique in-town property offers a 4-bedr...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,232 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.69% Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2195 Airbnb ROI: 3.69% Traditional ROI: 3.99%
3315 Tripp Street Ames, IA Located in a stable, established neighborhood on Tripp Street, this property offers strong...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,287 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.43% Traditional cash on cash: 5.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $1913 Airbnb ROI: 6.43% Traditional ROI: 5.63%
3212 Magnolia Circle Ames, IA Welcome to this unique two-story home nestled in the beautiful Northridge neighborhood of ...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,252 sq.ft.	$524,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.31% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $3215 Airbnb ROI: -0.31% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
2403 Clayton Drive Ames, IA This impeccably maintained home is truly move-in ready, featuring $56,000 worth of Renewal...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,012 sq.ft.	$457,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2862 Airbnb ROI: 2.39% Traditional ROI: 4.18%
715 Grand Avenue Ames, IA Welcome to your new fully renovated home! This beautifully updated home blends classic cha...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,783 sq.ft.	$329,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.59% Traditional cash on cash: 5.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2437 Airbnb ROI: 1.59% Traditional ROI: 5.53%
1310 20th Street Ames, IA Welcome to this stunning Ames split-level! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property offers a co...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,302 sq.ft.	$292,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.56% Traditional cash on cash: 6.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2390 Airbnb ROI: 5.56% Traditional ROI: 6.64%
806 Vermont Circle Ames, IA So much square footage for the price, with well over 3,200 finished square feet! This size...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,680 sq.ft.	$369,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.37% Traditional cash on cash: 6.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3235 Airbnb ROI: 3.37% Traditional ROI: 6.66%
1527 Meadowlane Avenue Ames, IA This inviting home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience, featuring 4 spac...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,159 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.25% Traditional cash on cash: 6.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2164 Airbnb ROI: 6.25% Traditional ROI: 6.54%
3120 Cottontail Lane Ames, IA Ask us about our $5,000 buyer credit today! Welcome to this beautifully maintained Tastefu...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,460 sq.ft.	$484,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.04% Traditional cash on cash: 2.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2138 Airbnb ROI: 2.04% Traditional ROI: 2.14%
5327 Norris Street Ames, IA Welcome to your next chapter on the coveted Author Streets!This home perfectly blends comf...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,410 sq.ft.	$389,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.43% Traditional cash on cash: 3.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2165 Airbnb ROI: 3.43% Traditional ROI: 3.62%
50061 Prairie Point Court Ames, IA Enjoy this beautiful new build by Willis Custom Homes. Plenty of room for everyone with th...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,548 sq.ft.	$868,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 1.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $3531 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 1.61%
2111 Ketelsen Drive Ames, IA NO STEPS zero entry with space for the whole family, this home has everything you need to ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,646 sq.ft.	$685,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 1.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2612 Airbnb ROI: 0.52% Traditional ROI: 1.33%
1219 Wisconsin Avenue Ames, IA This is a huge two-story home with 2 primary suites and two laundry areas! The main floor...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,796 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.19% Traditional cash on cash: 7.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $3743 Airbnb ROI: 2.19% Traditional ROI: 7.81%
5524 N Dakota Avenue Ames, IA Set on a spacious 0.64-acre, wooded lot just minutes from Ames, yet in the highly regarded...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,056 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.67% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2129 Airbnb ROI: 3.67% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
5453 Rowling Drive Ames, IA Stylish, spacious, and full of extras -- this 1-level stunner is more than just a home... ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,477 sq.ft.	$445,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 3.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2320 Airbnb ROI: 0.65% Traditional ROI: 3.31%
1301 Florida Ames, IA This property is listed at $430,000 and can be purchased by itself or purchased with 3 oth...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,279 sq.ft.	$430,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.3% Traditional cash on cash: 10.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $5266 Airbnb ROI: 1.3% Traditional ROI: 10.06%
625 Fremont Avenue Ames, IA Welcome to this stunning new construction home by Gladiator Homes, featuring the popular G...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,387 sq.ft.	$404,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2516 Airbnb ROI: 0.37% Traditional ROI: 3.8%
5825 Westfield Drive Ames, IA Stunning New Construction by Gladiator Homes - Sabre-2 Floor Plan!This beautifully designe...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,331 sq.ft.	$452,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.15% Traditional cash on cash: 3.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2578 Airbnb ROI: 2.15% Traditional ROI: 3.29%
2508 Cottonwood Road Ames, IA Stunning Executive Ranch Home in Ideal South Ames Location!!! Welcome to this beautifully ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,707 sq.ft.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19% Traditional cash on cash: 1.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3342 Airbnb ROI: 0.19% Traditional ROI: 1.87%
3032 Stockbury Street Ames, IA This beautifully crafted home, custom built by renowned local builder, Tasteful Homes, of...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,044 sq.ft.	$735,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 2.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3659 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 2.94%
3223 West Street Ames, IA Looking for an amazing and unique home in Ames, that isn't cookie cutter? Then this home i...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,162 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.03% Traditional cash on cash: 5.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $2557 Airbnb ROI: 3.03% Traditional ROI: 5.79%
3654 Story Street Ames, IA Great property to call home or for your next investment property in west Ames. This home o...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,170 sq.ft.	$270,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.4% Traditional cash on cash: 6.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $2179 Airbnb ROI: 4.4% Traditional ROI: 6.13%
2123 Ketelsen Drive Ames, IA Welcome to this beautifully crafted home in the desirable Quarry Estates neighborhood. Enj...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,572 sq.ft.	$589,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.58% Traditional cash on cash: 3.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2593 Airbnb ROI: 2.58% Traditional ROI: 3.48%
3919 Burr Oak Lane Ames, IA Tucked into a private NW subdivision, this contemporary modern home offers peaceful living...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,212 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.53% Traditional cash on cash: 4.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1683 Traditional Rental Income: $2762 Airbnb ROI: 0.53% Traditional ROI: 4.42%
3814 Brookdale Avenue Ames, IA This great 2-story home is nestled in a North Ames neighborhood just off of Bloomington Rd...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,481 sq.ft.	$332,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.03% Traditional cash on cash: 4.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2396 Airbnb ROI: 4.03% Traditional ROI: 4.99%
2405 North Dakota Avenue Ames, IA If you've been dreaming of a home where nature surrounds you - where the rustling of trees...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,383 sq.ft.	$930,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.3% Traditional cash on cash: 2.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $4102 Airbnb ROI: -0.3% Traditional ROI: 2.43%
3225 Evergreen Road Ames, IA Prime location in the coveted Northridge subdivision with access to Ames schools (Fellows ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,494 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.27% Traditional cash on cash: 4.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3144 Airbnb ROI: 2.27% Traditional ROI: 4.76%
1914 Ada Hayden Road Ames, IA This Caliber Homes 5 bedroom 3 bathroom ranch in Quarry Estates offers the perfect blend o...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,750 sq.ft.	$754,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $2720 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 1.13%
1920 Ada Hayden Road Ames, IA Nestled in Quarry Estates, this charmer by Caliber Homes comes complete with nearly 2,500 ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,475 sq.ft.	$684,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 1.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $2642 Airbnb ROI: 0.52% Traditional ROI: 1.38%
2219 Ketelsen Drive Ames, IA Discover refined living in this beautifully crafted home by Caliber Homes located in the p...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,932 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 0.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3169 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 0.97%
4643 Cartier Avenue Ames, IA Crafted with elegance and timeless sophistication, this striking home by Caliber Homes off...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| 2,300 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.87% Traditional cash on cash: 1.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $5159 Airbnb ROI: -0.87% Traditional ROI: 1.77%
2516 Somerset Drive Ames, IA **New carpet throughout this home for a fresh, new facelift! Located in the highly sought-...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,354 sq.ft.	$410,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.83% Traditional cash on cash: 5.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $2313 Traditional Rental Income: $3148 Airbnb ROI: 1.83% Traditional ROI: 5.5%
2917 Bayberry Road Ames, IA Welcome to 2917 Bayberry Road - A Move-In Ready Home in Sought-After Northridge This spaci...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,474 sq.ft.	$479,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.07% Traditional cash on cash: 4.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $2740 Traditional Rental Income: $3280 Airbnb ROI: 2.07% Traditional ROI: 4.72%

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Single Family Homes for Sale in Ames, IA

2108 Country Club Boulevard

Ames, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,709 sq.ft.

$379,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.97%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.12%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1683

Traditional Rental Income: $2337

Airbnb ROI: 0.97%

Traditional ROI: 4.12%

3811 Columbine Avenue

Ames, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,492 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.69%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.8%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1683

Traditional Rental Income: $2319

Airbnb ROI: 1.69%

Traditional ROI: 5.8%

5608 Allerton Drive

Ames, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,825 sq.ft.

$459,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.89%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1683

Traditional Rental Income: $2765

Airbnb ROI: 0.28%

Traditional ROI: 3.89%

814 Wilson Avenue

Ames, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,296 sq.ft.

$414,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2740

Traditional Rental Income: $2346

Airbnb ROI: 4.05%

Traditional ROI: 4.7%

316 Topaz Court

Ames, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,491 sq.ft.

$468,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.09%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2740

Traditional Rental Income: $3051

Airbnb ROI: 2.09%

Traditional ROI: 4.27%

5421 Rowling Drive

Ames, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,802 sq.ft.

$380,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.21%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2740

Traditional Rental Income: $2580

Airbnb ROI: 3.21%

Traditional ROI: 4.57%

3109 Story Street

Ames, IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 930 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.19%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1584

Traditional Rental Income: $1712

Airbnb ROI: 3.19%

Traditional ROI: 6.05%

3213 Joy Circle

Ames, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,232 sq.ft.

$365,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.69%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2740

Traditional Rental Income: $2195

Airbnb ROI: 3.69%