5453 Rowling Drive, Ames, IA 50014

$449,500 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,477  sqft
Built in 2019

This beautiful 1-level home offers the convenience of single-floor living with the added bonus of a daylight basement, fully ready for finishing to suit your needs. A spacious 3-car garage comes expertly insulated with over 3.5 feet of blown and spray foam insulation, plus a dedicated 100-amp breaker panel with room for expansion—perfect for hobbyists, commercial needs, or EV charging. There's even additional parking poured for a trailer, car, or an RV! Walk through the door into the garage from there or from your covered front patio! Inside, you'll find thoughtfully designed storage throughout, including deeper closets, a spacious primary suite with built-ins, and a generously sized pantry in the open-concept kitchen. Entertaining is a breeze with the seamless flow between the kitchen, living, and dining areas, anchored by a charming electric fireplace with a mantel ready for seasonal décor. Step outside through the patio doors onto a back deck with a pergola and a 6-inch thick, professionally poured concrete patio, ideal for hot tubs or outdoor furniture. The fully fenced yard offers privacy and plenty of space for gardening or play. Easily access the large backyard through the double gate for any larger equipment! Nestled in the wonderful coveted Author Streets neighborhood, this home boasts proximity to Edwards Elementary, Ames Middle School, ISU campus, Highway 30, and easy interstate access. This property is a rare find! Call today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen,See Remarks,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Stove,Washer
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Daylight,Egress Windows,Unfinished
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas
Fireplace:
Electric, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Deck,Fully Fenced,Patio
Style:
Ranch
Parking:
Attached,Garage,Three Car Garage

Construction

General:
Stone,Vinyl Siding

Location

Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Ames
County:
Story

Lot

Zoning:
FS-RL, CRANE FARM SD 6TH ADD LOT:6 AMES, 0907310160
Fencing:
Metal,Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
iHome Realty, Nichols, Amanda

About Ames, IA

Housing

Number of Units
27,770
Median Home Value
$222,621
Median Rent
$882

56.64% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.28% are vacant.

Commute

Car
60.92%
Public Transportation
5.80%
Walk to Work
6.11%
Work from Home
24.73%
Other
0.34%

The median travel time to work is 13 minutes.

People

Population
71,148
Median Age
31.10
Median Household Size
2.49

Education

High School
13.55%
Associate’s Degree
8.32%
Bachelor’s Degree
32.16%
Graduate Degree
27.09%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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