This well-maintained ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, featuring an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, all of which stay with the home. Gleaming hardwood floors and LVP flooring run throughout the main living areas, complemented by a bright bay window in the living room and a first-floor laundry area with a stacked washer/dryer. The full unfinished basement offers ample storage or potential for future finished living space, with egress windows already in place. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with a newly built deck, concrete driveway, and an attached one-car garage. Recent updates include central air conditioning and gas-forced-air heat for year-round comfort, and the entire interior has been professionally painted. Located in the Slater and Ballad Community School District, this property offers convenient access to local amenities and is situated between Ames and Ankeny. Slater is also known for its connection to the High Trestle Trail and the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, offering excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.