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5242 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014

  • $373,000

    Last sold 11/20/2018 for $246K

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,445

    Sqft ($171/Sqft)

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About 5242 Thackeray Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1997
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,529 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Come check out this well kept home in the highly sought after Bentwood neighborhood in Ames. It is within walking distance to Edwards Elementary School and biking distance to the Middle School. The main level of this home features a vaulted ceiling, an electric fireplace and new carpeting in the family room, first floor laundry, a Master suite with an updated full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms and 1 additional recently renovated bathroom. The finished lower level has just over 1100 sq. feet, a lot of sunlight, and provides two more bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, and a huge area that can be used as a family room, home office, game room, etc. Brand new roof!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Julie Bacon
Listing Agent Contact: Julie Bacon
Listing Office - RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMAAR mls logo
MLS#564606 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked DMAAR for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Ranch
SubType Residential
MLS # 564606
SqFt 1445
Status Closed
Lot Size (SqFt) 8530
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1958
Property Tax 4069.02
Interior
# of Three-Quarter Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# of Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Basement Finished
Laundry Main Level
Fireplace Fireplace Screen
Exterior
Foundation Poured
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Features Irregular Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
Location
Area Ames
Elementary School District Ames
Middle School District Ames
High School District Ames
Directions Head North On Interstate 35 Take Exit 111B For US-30 West Toward Ames. Take Exit 144 For S.Dakota Ave. Turn Right On S. Dakota Ave. Take A Left Onto Mortensen Rd. Take A Right Onto Miller Ave. Turn Left Onto Clemens Blvd. Turn Right Onto Wilder Blvd. Turn Right Onto Thackeray Dr. The House Will Be On The Right Hand Side.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Surface Asphalt
$373K
Range: $331K-$414K
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2018
    Public Records
  • Dec 12, 2018 Sold
    $246,500
  • Dec 2018
    mls logo MLS # 564606
  • Dec 10, 2018 Sold
    $246,500 (-5.2%)
  • Nov 20, 2018 Pending
  • Sep 12, 2018 Price Change
    $259,900 (-3.2%)
  • Aug 10, 2018 Price Change
    $268,500 (-2.3%)
  • Jul 2, 2018 Listed
    $274,900
  • 5242 Thackeray Dr
    $246K
  • College Creek
    $265K -38% y/y
  • 50014
    $459K +8% y/y
  • Ames
    $378K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
5236 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $371,800 4/3 1,828 0.01
5248 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $348,700 5/2 1,834 0.01
5230 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $371,500 3/3 1,740 0.03
5225 Cervantes Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $400,800 4/3 1,779 0.03
5219 Cervantes Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $358,600 4/3 1,755 0.03
5243 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $371,200 3/3 1,397 0.03
5239 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $390,300 4/3 1,582 0.03
5235 Thackeray Dr, Ames, IA 50014 $369,200 3/3 1,568 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Northwood Pre-School
public Grades PK, K
Ames Community School District
3/10
Edwards Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Ames Community School District
4/10
Ames Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Ames Community School District
7/10
Ames High School
public Grades 9-12
Ames Community School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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