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$2,000 Total Monthly Price

217 Dotson Dr

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Ames, IA 50014

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,325 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 1

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217 Dotson Dr
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12 Month Lease, $2,000 deposit, Available Aug 1

4 bedroom/1 bath house on Dotson Drive. Two of the bedrooms are larger than the average size bedroom. White shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer included, central air and heat, large two-car detached garage, extra-large backyard. Close to CyRide, Hy-Vee, Ames Middle School, bike trail.

217 Dotson Dr is a house located in Story County and the 50014 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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City - Ames

Located in central Iowa, Ames combines the energy of a college town with welcoming community spirit. As home to Iowa State University, this city of over 66,000 residents offers educational opportunities alongside comfortable living. The rental market reflects steady growth, with average rents ranging from $756 for studios to $1,792 for four-bedroom units. Campustown pulses with activity near the university, while the Downtown district features local shops and the Octagon Center for the Arts.

Outdoor recreation abounds at Brookside Park and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, where residents enjoy trails and natural wetlands. The city hosts significant research facilities, including the USDA National Animal Disease Center and the Ames Laboratory. The CyRide transit system connects major areas throughout the city, making commuting convenient for residents.

Learn more about living in Ames 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Iowa State University
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 18 min 11.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 40 min 30.3 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 43 min 35.0 mi
217 Dotson Dr is within 5 minutes or 2.1 miles from Iowa State University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Boone and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.
Schools
Edwards Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
450 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
38 Students
Nearby
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-11
21 Students
Nearby
Woodward Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
237 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

217 Dotson Dr is near Des Moines International, located 43.2 miles or 59 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 59 min 43.2 mi
Very Walkable
72
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Very Bikeable
72
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 217 Dotson Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ames Plaza
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Dakota Crossing
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
West Towne
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
217 Dotson Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Reiman Gardens
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
217 Dotson Dr has a nearby park, Reiman Gardens , located 2.6 miles or 6 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
217 Dotson Dr is 4.0 miles and a 8 minute drive from Mary Greeley Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 47 min 26.7 mi
217 Dotson Dr is 26.7 miles and a 47 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Walking/Biking Trails

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