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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $109,000 on Sep 23, 2015

108 N RUSSELL AVE

AMES, IA 50010
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,315 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,355 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,000 · Sep 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,828 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$205,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 260 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Ames Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50010These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,538
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.551 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

108 N Russell Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Story County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Story County

How it measures up in Ames 50010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50010.

Living area1,315 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,429 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size4,355 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 108 N Russell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,315 ft²42% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,355 ft²18% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than195829% of homes28% of homes

About 108 N Russell Ave

When did 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Sep 23, 2015 for $109,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,315 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA built?

108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated A-; Meeker Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 42% of them (1,315 ft² against a typical 1,429 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (4,355 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1958 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 108 N Russell Ave, Ames, IA was $2,828. The county assessed it at $205,700.

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