Charming and spacious 1950's 1.5 Story Cape Cod in the heart of Ames with a 1-Car Attached Garage and a Manicured Lawn. You can tell this home has been well maintained. Fenced-in Backyard with mature trees with a fenced-in Garden Bed area, Concrete Patio, Brick Patio, a small Deck off the 3rd Bedroom Sliding Doors, a Storage Shed, Firepit and a Playset which is all included. Beautiful Oak Hardwood Floors flow through the Living Room and all 3 Main Level Bedrooms and Hallway. The Living Room in the Front of the Home is spacious with Built-ins and large windows letting in lots of natural light. Recessed Lights with Dimmers flow through the Living Room, Dining area and Kitchen. The Kitchen has updated Stainless-Steel Appliances included. The 3rd Bedroom on the Main Level has the Laundry Hookup for convenience. The Finished ? Story Attic has about 300 SF of a multi-purpose living space that could be used as a non-conforming 4th Bedroom, Den, Office or Family Room and has a separate Mini-Split HVAC Unit and Carpeting. The updated Main Level Full Bath has Tile Floors and adjacent to the Custom Built-ins in the Hallway. The 1200 SF Basement has about 390 SF of Finish with a Rec Room space that was used as a Home Gym. Updates: Vinyl Siding and Windows, Sliding Glass Doors with Built-in Blinds, all White Interior Doors and Closet Doors, Front Door, Ceiling Fans, Recessed Lights, Tankless Water Heater, a Radon Mitigation System and the Basement has a Professionally installed Waterproof/Foundation System (No warranties or guarantees). Monthly Utilities averages: City (Electric, Water & Sewer) $120; Alliant (Gas) $60.80. Seller is offering a 1-Year AMERICAN HOME SHIELD Home Warranty Plan with an accepted offer. Seller will review offers on Tuesday 9/1/26 and respond on Wednesday 9/2/26.