$395,500

Small town living w/ Ames just 15 minutes away. Enjoy morning coffee on the west facing front porch & sunsets in the evening. W/ 2,586 finished sq ft above ground plus 670 finished in the basement, this home has room for everyone. A 2 sided fireplace anchors the living room & can be enjoyed from both living rooms. The main level offers 3 living areas, formal dining, a large kitchen w/ pantry, a half bath & access to the attached 2 car garage. At the back, a huge bonus sunroom w/ a 2nd fireplace opens to a patio & backyard framed by retaining walls, w/ a cornfield behind you instead of back door neighbors. Upstairs are all 3 bedrooms, laundry & a loft that works as a playroom, sitting area or office. The primary suite has a tiled walk in shower, a roomy bath & 2 spacious closets. The other 2 generous bedrooms, 1 oversized, share a full bath. Bedroom level laundry means no more hauling baskets up & down stairs. The finished basement adds a large living room, a full bath & a non-conforming 4th bedroom great for guests, a gym or hobbies. Story City is the kind of town people seek out on purpose. Grab coffee at the local shop, try a great restaurant & get to know the businesses that make downtown feel like home. Summer & fall bring produce stands & a nearby orchard, so eating local is easy. Roland Story Community School District offers a smaller school setting, a big draw for many families. Need Ames for work, Iowa State, shopping or a night out? It’s an easy 15 minute drive.