6522 Prairie Ridge Road
Description
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with laundry on main floor. Beautiful 3-season porch and huge family room already set up for entertaining. Feel like going out for an evening, the winery & brewery are...A one of a kind property in the Gilbert school district nestled at the end of a quiet cul-da-sac surrounded by nature. Wildlife of all sorts will greet you daily as you watch from inside the big picture window in the living room, relax on the large front deck, or go for a stroll around the property. Includes
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with laundry on main floor. Beautiful 3-season porch and huge family room already set up for entertaining. Feel like going out for an evening, the winery & brewery are right down the street! Definitely a retreat right at home.
- Listed by: Schmitz Real Estate Team 515.451.6083 heather@schmitzteam.com • RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$275,000
Avg days on market
23
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Ames, IA
9 comparable properties found
$318,000
Sold 06/22/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,169
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
$264,000
Sold 03/14/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,149
- Square Feet
- 0.31
- Acres
$316,500
Sold 05/19/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,117
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$290,000
Sold 07/29/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,212
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
Location
$2,028 per month
$1,655
$348
$25
Property information
6522 Prairie Ridge Road
Property Details
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Story County
- Zoning: R
Building Information
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1980
- Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,682 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Latitude: 42.08331199
- Longitude: -93.67990699
- MLS Area Major: 0002 - Ames NW
- MLS Area Minor: 0002 - Ames NW
Taxes and HOA
- Association Fee: $300.00
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee Monthly: $25.00
- Parcel Number: 05-18-450-225
- Tax Assessed Value: 242100
School Information
- High School District: Gilbert
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 15682.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 15682.0
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1040.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 794.0
- Building Area Total: 1040.0
- Living Area: 1834.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1980
Building Features
- Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: One
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Total Rooms: 10
- Water Heater: Gas
- Window Features: Window Treatments
Property History
6522 Prairie Ridge Road
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Sold Central Iowa BOR #59717 | $310,000 |
| May 2, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1492653180 | $310,000 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Contract Signed Central Iowa BOR #59717 | — |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Listed (Active) Central Iowa BOR #59717 | $304,900 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Sold Central Iowa BOR #53412 | $245,000 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1351781681 | $245,000 |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Contract Signed Central Iowa BOR #53412 | — |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Listed (Active) Central Iowa BOR #53412 | $245,000 |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1101539048 | $195,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2022 | Sold Central Iowa BOR #59717 | $310,000 |
| 05/02/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1492653180 | $310,000 +10.4% / yr |
| 03/31/2022 | Contract Signed Central Iowa BOR #59717 | — |
| 03/30/2022 | Listed (Active) Central Iowa BOR #59717 | $304,900 |
| 12/20/2019 | Sold Central Iowa BOR #53412 | $245,000 |
| 12/17/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1351781681 | $245,000 +3.5% / yr |
| 11/25/2019 | Contract Signed Central Iowa BOR #53412 | — |
| 11/06/2019 | Listed (Active) Central Iowa BOR #53412 | $245,000 |
| 04/25/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1101539048 | $195,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
6522 Prairie Ridge Road
Beds
3Baths
2Total Finished SqFt
1,835 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,040 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
795 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt
245 SqFtSchools
Near 6522 Prairie Ridge Road
This home is within Gilbert Community School District.
- Not ratedNRGilbert Elementary SchoolPublic · PK-2 · 2.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Gilbert Intermediate SchoolPublic · 3-5 · 2.5 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10Gilbert Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 2.8 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Gilbert High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 2.5 mi · Serves this home
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 6522 Prairie Ridge Road, Ames, IA 50014 | $310,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,040 | 15,682 |
$265,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,527 | 15,682 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,499 | 23,958 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,155 | 19,602 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,358 | 13,504 | |
$257,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,618 | 29,185 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 2,200 | 12,632 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,400 | 16,553 | |
$617,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,519 | 206,910 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,546 | 13,939 | |
$430,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,848 | 153,767 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 1,466 | 25,265 | |
$208,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,742 | 15,682 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 1,224 | 97,139 | |
$440,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,535 | 149,410 | |
– | 4 | 5.5 | 4,129 | 119,354 |
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