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 maintained duplex features 2 units, each offering 2 beds + 1 full bath, laundry in both units, along with a detached 2 car garage and a practical layout. Each unit has separate mechanicals + separate utility meters, allowing tenants to pay their own utilities and simplifying mgmt for the owner. The home has been updated with new LVP flooring, fresh interior paint, and improved landscaping, giving it an updated feel. The owner has also completed meaningful capital improvements, including installing a brand new city water line to the property + replacing the roof on the detached garage along w/ new high-quality gutters and gutter guards; significant upgrades already taken care of for the next owner. All appliances included + vinyl windows make this an investment ready for immediate occupancy/rental income. Whether you're looking to house hack or add a solid property to your portfolio, this duplex offers strong fundamentals, low-maintenance updates, and the rare assumable 2.875% mortgage. (to qualify for assumable mortgage you have to live in 1 side) Call agent today for your showing and more info!!
For sale
$325,000
615 Ken Maril Rd #617, Ames, IA 50010
4beds
1,009sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$316,000 Zestimate®
$322/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 1,255 |
- 54 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 07:27am
Listed by:
Traci Jennings (515)232-4663,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center,
Jennings-Brant, Abigail,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735324
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,009
- Total interior livable area: 1,009 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 8,751.2 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0923276330
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
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: 3/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$316,000
$300,000 - $332,000
$1,165/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+18.2%$322/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $275,000+102.2%$273/sqft |
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| 1/3/2005 | Sold | $136,000$135/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,420 +2.2% | $278,000 +17.9% |
| 2024 | $3,348 +15.6% | $235,700 |
| 2023 | $2,896 +1.3% | $235,700 +37% |
| 2022 | $2,860 -0.4% | $172,100 |
| 2021 | $2,872 +1.4% | $172,100 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $2,832 -3.3% | $163,300 |
| 2019 | $2,930 +11.8% | $163,300 |
| 2018 | $2,621 +0% | $163,300 |
| 2017 | $2,620 +2.3% | $163,300 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $2,562 | $145,500 |
| 2015 | $2,562 +0.3% | $145,500 |
| 2014 | $2,554 | $145,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $145,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,500 +16.5% |
| 2004 | $1,852 +9.1% | $124,900 |
| 2003 | $1,698 -2.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,748 +2.6% | $56,627 +0.5% |
| 2001 | $1,703 | $56,321 |
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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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ames
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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