Happy New Year, Ames Community!
I started this blog 7 months ago. It has changed and evolved several times. It will continue to change. With the new year, I want to focus more and more on what makes Ames a great place to live. Events, neighborhoods, attractions, schools, and still of course, homes. I plan to feature a different neighborhood every other week, keep you updated on fun activities and give tips for all things "home." I am excited about this new, more structured direction.
What are changes that you're making this year? Professionally? Personally?
Showing posts with label homes for sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homes for sale. Show all posts
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Monday, November 19, 2012
Featured Listings: November 19
Century farm located just minutes NW of Story City. Features include: completely
updated home in 2008, 9' ceilings, refinished wood floors, new electrical, new
plumbing, new metal roof and gutters, reinsulated, new drywall, Swan Creek
custom cabinets, Corian counter-tops, stainless steal appliances, washer/dryer
included, open floorplan, new fixtures, MBR suite w/ adjacent 3/4 bath, spacious
closets, huge deck, 54'x60' Morton insulated & propane heated Morton
building w/ two 14'x12' overhead doors, well maintained century barn, pasture,
groves, rural water for house & well for exterior hydrants, new septic, bus
stops at end of driveway, beautiful Iowa views, and much more! Wonderful farm
just a short drive from everything!
Fantastic ranch home with nearly 2900 total finished
sq ft and vaulted ceilings in outstanding neighborhood near ISU Campus, Jack
Trice Stadium, and Reiman Gardens. Huge picture windows provide great natural
light and views of mature trees in private back yard. Features include: open
floor plan, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, large MBR suite, hot tub, and
composite back deck. Well built and maintained 1960's era home with new windows,
new roof, raised garden beds, ceiling fans, updated mechanicals, and much more.
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.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Featured Listings: August 21st
The summer has been incredibly busy for the Van Cleave team. There are a lot of great new listings that I'm excited to share with you.
What a property! Over 5400 finished SF in this rare find. Features include: complete remodel in 2001, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, updated appliances, large living room w/ wood/gas fireplace and entertainment center, 6+ bedrooms, 6 baths, huge laundry room w/ 2 sets of W/D, custom built-ins, attractive lighting, massive composite deck and balcony, water feature, car port overhang perfect for covered parties, 3+ car fully finished heated/cooled garage, hot tub room w/ 3/4 bath, custom wood shop, massive studio apartment w/ kitchenette & 3/4 bath, fenced-in backyard, basketball court, play scape, firepit w/ trampoline above, dog kennel, manicured landscaping w/ smart irrigation, and much, much more! AV does not reflect the value.
Wow!! This updated home has over 3500 finished square fee and features: nearly a half acre park-like setting for a backyard, mature oak trees, perennials, patio, sandbox, deck, garden, basketball hoop, fenced-in, completely updated inside and out in 2008, MBR suite, maple hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, loads of natural light, large kitchen with center island, pantry, storage and more storage, 3+ car garage, rain barrels, awesome location close to schools, golf course, shopping, this is an unique find for Ames' buyers!
Nearly 1700 finished SF in this sharp bungalow near downtown Ames. Features include: corner lot, mature trees, metal siding, new furnace and AC, 1+ car detached garage, fenced-in yard, enclosed front porch, oak hardwood floors, custom paint colors, spacious closets, updated full bath with tile tub surround, huge living room, finished upper level as large bedroom, storage in lower level, and much more. Motivated seller!
For more great listings, click here.
What a property! Over 5400 finished SF in this rare find. Features include: complete remodel in 2001, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, updated appliances, large living room w/ wood/gas fireplace and entertainment center, 6+ bedrooms, 6 baths, huge laundry room w/ 2 sets of W/D, custom built-ins, attractive lighting, massive composite deck and balcony, water feature, car port overhang perfect for covered parties, 3+ car fully finished heated/cooled garage, hot tub room w/ 3/4 bath, custom wood shop, massive studio apartment w/ kitchenette & 3/4 bath, fenced-in backyard, basketball court, play scape, firepit w/ trampoline above, dog kennel, manicured landscaping w/ smart irrigation, and much, much more! AV does not reflect the value.
Wow!! This updated home has over 3500 finished square fee and features: nearly a half acre park-like setting for a backyard, mature oak trees, perennials, patio, sandbox, deck, garden, basketball hoop, fenced-in, completely updated inside and out in 2008, MBR suite, maple hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, loads of natural light, large kitchen with center island, pantry, storage and more storage, 3+ car garage, rain barrels, awesome location close to schools, golf course, shopping, this is an unique find for Ames' buyers!
Nearly 1700 finished SF in this sharp bungalow near downtown Ames. Features include: corner lot, mature trees, metal siding, new furnace and AC, 1+ car detached garage, fenced-in yard, enclosed front porch, oak hardwood floors, custom paint colors, spacious closets, updated full bath with tile tub surround, huge living room, finished upper level as large bedroom, storage in lower level, and much more. Motivated seller!
For more great listings, click here.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Featured Listings: June 14th
3838 Marigold Dr. Ames, IA
3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom
Beautiful, large townhome in West Ames. Close to Franklin Park, McFarland Clinic and shopping. Tile and carpet throughout. Storage in attached 2 car garage, basement, and several 3' deep closets. Built in 2004 with updated finishes. Crown molding in upstairs bedroom. All appliances included. This is a beautiful, spacious townhome that is move in ready! Lawn, snow & exterior maintenance included in HOA.
3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom
Beautiful, large townhome in West Ames. Close to Franklin Park, McFarland Clinic and shopping. Tile and carpet throughout. Storage in attached 2 car garage, basement, and several 3' deep closets. Built in 2004 with updated finishes. Crown molding in upstairs bedroom. All appliances included. This is a beautiful, spacious townhome that is move in ready! Lawn, snow & exterior maintenance included in HOA.
3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom
Nearly 2000 finished squaure feet in this lovely home in NW Ames. Located on a
quiet cul-de-sac this home features: main floor living room, spacious dining and
kitchen, upper level with 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space and a full
bathroom, 3rd level has an inviting family room with extra deep closet, 3rd
bedroom and 3/4 bathroom, 4th level has an office/den/rec room with storage as
well as a play room and mechanicals. One of the nicest features is the huge
fenced-in backyard with mature trees, patio, and pond feature.
3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
Quaint split foyer in NW Ames. Close proximity to ISU Campus and Sawyer Elemetary. 3 bedrooms on upper level, possible 4th bedroom in lower level. Oak hardwood floors, updated countertop, sink and faucet in kitchen, all appliances included. Large fenced-in backyard with mature trees. Pick this one up as a great starter home or investor special!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Market Update: Buyers Are Buying
Buyers are making their move on the Ames real estate market now that summer is here. This is definitely a unique time in the market as it is both a buyers market and a sellers market in Ames. This last week, I had 8 sales in 48 hours. Even Stephanie and I bought a new house a few weeks ago. The only problem I'm finding with so many sales all at once, is that inventory is getting low. Ames needs more sellers and it's a great time to sell your home. Buyers are out and
about looking and buying, taking advantage of the historically low interest
rates and great prices. We need more listings to support the buyer demand we are seeing.
If you know anyone thinking about selling their home, I'd love to be referred to them by you. For anyone who wants to upsize, downsize, move to another state, relocate….it's a great time to find a motivated buyer.
If you know anyone thinking about selling their home, I'd love to be referred to them by you. For anyone who wants to upsize, downsize, move to another state, relocate….it's a great time to find a motivated buyer.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Featured Listings: May 1st
Happy May! Something I'd like to start doing at the beginning of every month is to feature 5 homes that I currently have listed. Enjoy!





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