1218 Curtiss Avenue

1218 Curtiss Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Ames, IA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1924 and is 100 years old. The home has a total of 5 rooms. 2 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to one full bathroom. There is one partial bathroom in the home. This is a single story building so stairs are not necessary to access other parts of the home. In addition, 1218 Curtiss Avenue has 949 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. Those looking for additional storage or space will be happy to hear that there is a full basement that is 949 sqft. Please note, that typically the basement, garage, and or porch square footage is not included in the calculations of the living area square footage. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 1,200 ft and across the front of the lot is 500 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 6,000 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a detached garage for those who require parking. The garage measured 360 sqft. According to our sources, there is one available parking space. Residents will have the luxury of enjoying a patio. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as average. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof made of composition shingle. The exterior walls of the building are made of wood. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit and being fueled with gas. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a water system. The property was last sold in Mar 4, 2020 for $132,500. That's $139.62 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Aug 20, 2012 for $116,000. 1218 Curtiss Avenue was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $149,700. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $35,500. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $114,200. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $2,386. Speaking of costs, many buyers and sellers often forget to take into consideration the closing costs they may occur. Closing costs can stem from anything mortgage or property related to fees related to your property title. As you'll soon learn from our guide, fees can quickly add up hence why as a rule of thumb, we typically recommend setting aside at least 5% of the purchase price to cover potential closing costs. Don't worry, any additional you save up can always go towards your principal. Better safe than sorry! Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.