ASSUMABLE 2.875% FHA loan with approximately 25 years remaining; a RARE opportunity to secure financing far below today's market rates. For investors or house hackers, this creates the chance to step into a significantly lower monthly payment while building equity in one of Iowa's most stable rental markets near Iowa State University. Letter of Compliances already taken care of.
This well maintained duplex features two units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, laundry in both units, along with a detached 2 car garage and a practical, tenant friendly layout. Each unit has separate mechanicals and separate utility meters, allowing tenants to pay their own utilities and simplifying management for the owner.
The property has been thoughtfully updated with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and improved landscaping, giving it a clean and updated feel. The owner has also completed several meaningful capital improvements, including installing a brand new city water line to the property and replacing the roof on the detached garage along with new high-quality gutters and gutter guards; significant upgrades already taken care of for the next owner.
All appliances are included and vinyl windows make this a turnkey investment ready for immediate occupancy or rental income. Whether you're looking to house hack by living in one unit and renting the other or add a solid performing property to your portfolio, this duplex offers strong fundamentals, low-maintenance updates, and the rare advantage of an assumable 2.875% mortgage. (to qualify for assumable mortgage you have to live in one side) Call agent today for your showing and more info!!
For sale
$325,000
615-617 Ken Maril Rd, Ames, IA 50010
--beds
0baths
1,009sqft
Est.:
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$312,600 Zestimate®
$322/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Practical tenant friendly layoutFresh interior paintImproved landscapingAll appliances are includedLaundry in both unitsVinyl windows
- 16 days |
- 609 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 07:26am
Listed by:
Real Estate Team, Jennings 515-291-8720,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER,
Abigail Jennings-Brant 515-291-1222,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69589
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,009
- Total interior livable area: 1,009 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0923276330
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ames
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $322/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,419
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
Estimated market value
$312,600
$297,000 - $328,000
$1,032/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+148.1%$322/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/10/2010 | Sold | $131,000$130/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,017/mo
Principal & interest
$1676
Property taxes
$341
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kate Mitchell
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kate Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Ames Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Ames High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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