Land with Home for Sale in Ames, Iowa
265 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA 50010
Discover exceptional luxury living on 20.28 private acres in north Ames. This 2004 custom-built home received a thoughtful renovation in 2020, offering modern elegance and premium finishes throughout. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, the home features a fully finished basement complete with a full bar, theater room, and exercise room, creating the ultimate space for entertaining, recreation, and wellness. Enjoy abundant parking and storage with 4 attached garages. Additional highlights include a large detached garage (38' x 60') with 3 stalls and finished living space above, ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or rental potential. The sprawling grounds provide rare privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from Ames amenities, Ada Haden park, Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and major routes. Whether you're seeking room for hobbies, vehicles, outdoor pursuits, or simply embracing peaceful countryside views, this estate delivers endless possibilities. The 2020 updates, generous room sizes, and prime Gilbert schools location make it a standout for luxury acreage living with unmatched convenience. All information obtained from seller and public record.
Location
- Street address
- 265 W Riverside Rd
- County
- Story County
- Community
- Gilbert
- School district
- Gilbert
- Elevation
- 909 feet
Directions
Take exit 113 off I-35. Go west on 13th. Go north on Dayton Ave. Go west on Riverside Rd. Home is on the north side of the road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 20.28 acres
- Zoning
- R A-1
- MLS #
- DMAAR 739039
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $20,832
Parcels
- 0523310275
Legal description
RIVER RIDGE SD LOT 1 & 2 & OUTLOT B & C
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Storage
- Features
- Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler Irrigation
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Cement Siding, Stone, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 6, Bedroom x 5
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler
- Security
- Security
- Features
- Central Vacuum, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Dining Room, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | New listing | $1,890,000 | — | DMAAR |