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Ames, located in the heart of Iowa, is just 30 miles north of Des Moines and home to Iowa State University. The city was founded in 1864 as a station stop along the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad, and was named after U.S. congressman Oakes Ames of Massachusetts who had a significant impact on the railroad system. Today, Ames is home to almost 60,000 residents, making it the second-fastest growing city in Iowa.
Ames balances the best of small-town living with big city opportunities, and others are taking note. In 2010 CNNMoney ranked Ames #9 in the Top 100 Best Places to Live and in 2007 it was picked as one of the nation's 10 Best Places to Retire. The city's commitment to innovative and sustainable practices landed it on Mother Earth News' third annual Great Places You've Never Heard Of list in 2008, one of only nine communities honored. Ames' innovative Resource Recovery System as well as the mix of cultural and educational activities available were two reasons Ames was cited.
Ames has 33 parks offering a variety of recreation opportunities. This includes Ada Hayden Park featuring hiking and bike trails, hundreds of acres and prairie, and boat access to the 130-acre lake.
More than 28,000 students are enrolled at Iowa State University, the school best known for its landscape architecture program. Located on campus is Reiman Gardens, a 14-acre year-round site featuring a 2,500 square foot butterfly wing. The Iowa State Center brings world-class performing arts to Ames and houses the Brunnier Art Museum, and sports bring another level of excitment to the area as the ISU Cyclones compete in the Big 12 in football, basketball, wrestling, and more!
Other major employers include Iowa Department of Transportation, Mary Greeley Medical Center, McFarland Clinic PC, and Sauer-Danfoss, a company that works with off-highway vehicle manufacturers.
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Come take a peek at this darling 11/2 story home close to downtown Ames with loads of character. This home offers a large kitchen with several updates including tiled bac...
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- 52877 MLS
Current Happe Homes Build. Projected Finish Date 9/27/19.
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- 52875 MLS
Another great HCS built home in a prime Ames location. This home features 4 bedrooms and over 2500 sq feet of total sq ft finished. As always, home has numerous energy...
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- 52874 MLS
4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch design at 2021 Audubon Drive in Hayden's Crossing near Ada Hayden Park. With main floor laundry and 2,969 total finished square feet. Convenient...
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- 52872 MLS
This 4 bedroom Split Level home is located in north Ames close to schools & shopping area. 3 bedrooms up & 1 bedroom in the lower area with a large family room with gas ...
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- 52871 MLS
Don't miss this cute 2 bedroom home with 1 1/2 bathrooms. Great for first time home owner or investment property. New hardwood floors, windows, updated bathrooms, fresh p...
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- 52865 MLS
This adorable three bedroom home is located on a quiet street. It looks like a welcoming cottage with its new paint on the exterior. Wood floors, and finished basement ar...
- 3 Beds
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- 52864 MLS
Unique, full of charm home, located in the well known and loved Sawyer West neighborhood! Located inside the cute Cul-da-sac which is Texas Circle is this 4 bedroom, 4 ba...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 52863 MLS
Live life...The Way You Dreamed It. Green Hills Resident Association is one of thefew resident-owned 55+ communities in the country. Offered for sale: 2 bedroom/2bath w/ ...
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- 52862 MLS
Meticulously maintained walkout ranch with over 2,900 sf finished on a wooded lot in the Gilbert school district. This home will not disappoint with numerous updates thro...
- 4 Beds
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- 52861 MLS
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