Friday, September 28, 2012

The Past Week.

Sometimes the market gets a little crazy. The past few weeks things have been pretty low-key in the market. Not a lot of listings. Not a lot of pendings. Not just for me but for most of Central Iowa. Then came this week. 5 official new listings, 2 more on their way by tomorrow, and 2 new pendings on my plate this week. It's always surprising how/when things turn around. I am thankful for the new business that has come my way and I'm excited to share with you the new  listings that I get to represent.

 

Over 3300 finished SF in this sprawling ranch walk-out acreage just 10 min West of Ames. Features include: nearly 4.5 acres, fenced horse or livestock paddock, outbuilding/stable, multiple tree and bush plantings, walk-out basement, 2+ car garage, large deck, wonderful Iowa views, natural lighting, open floorplan, gas fireplace, oak hardwood floors, formal dining & breakfast nook, vaulted and trey ceilings, main floor mud/laundry room, MBR suite w/ his & hers closets, dual sinks, shower, & jetted tub, 2 additional bedrooms in LL, huge LL family room w/ gas fireplace & new carpet, quick possession available...motivated seller!


 

Over 3000 total finished SF in this Central Ames ranch home. Features include: corner lot, newer roof, fenced-in backyard, 3-seasons porch, walk-up basement, beautiful landscaping, hardwood floors, large kit w/ center island, updated baths, family room with wood fireplace, mud room, main floor and LL laundry, main floor MBR suite, some new windows, newer mechanicals, bar in LL, and more. AV does not reflect improvements. Quick possession available.


 

Outstanding floorplan with open features in this 2 story West Ames property. Features include: 3+ car heated and cooled garage, no maintenance siding, vaulted ceilings, new carpet 2012, large dining and kitchen with center island, all appliances included, pantry, main floor laundry, master bedroom suite on main, 2 spacious bedrooms with full bath on 2nd level & open finishable basement.


 

Great location for this comfortable townhome just south of ISU campus. Features include: located on a cul-de-sac, private treed backyard, 1 car attached garage, new furnace and AC, open main floor, all kitchen appliances included, laundry on main floor, new washer, 3 bedrooms and large full bathroom on 2nd level, and more. Currently owned as a rental property at $1260/month, but can be owner occupied as well. Great investment opportunity!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Featured Listings: September 18th

 

1217 Sand Cherry Ln., Huxley, IA


2 Story Farmhouse in Huxley's friendly Trail Ridge neighborhood! Features include: nearly 1 acre, irrigated/manicured lawn, walk-out basement, boulder retaining walls, wrap around porch w/ swing, green space and tree views, 3+ car attached garage, open floorplan, formal dining, hardwood & travertine floors, custom trim work & ceiling details in kit, granite surfaces, stainless steel appliances, stone wood fireplace in LR, large bedrooms and closets, jack and jill bath, huge MBR suite w/ walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, balcony, bubble soaking tub, tile walk-in shower, dual sinks, see-through gas fireplace, central vac, high efficiency mechanicals, options to customize the basement, and much more! Hurry to make this one your home!
 

 

 503 Park Ave., Story City, IA


 
Charming cottage on Park Ave in Story City near the heart of downtown. Features include: new roof, new siding, new gutters, wrought iron decorative fence, walking distance to downtown, shopping, grocery store, library, etc, new carpet, updated kitchen and baths, ornate archways, formal dining, bedroom, full bath, and laundry all on main floor, 3 bedrooms plus a play/multipurpose space on 2nd story, fruit trees, garden, mature trees, and much more. Quick possession is available.

Monday, September 10, 2012

New Elementary School Plans Unveiled


The Ames School District has revealed the preliminary designs for the new elementary school building on Miller Avenue. Miller Avenue Elementary will replace Edwards Elementary when it is completed. The initial renderings of the design plan for the new school have been released and the school looks well thought out and intuitive. What do you think of these plans?