Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
117 E 14TH ST
AMES, IA 50010
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,040 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,348 (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.$170,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,800
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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.None
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.Deck · 114 ft²Patio · 72 ft²
Transaction History(2)
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.
EHM
Meeker Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 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
117 E 14th St 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.
- Smaller than 83% of homes in Ames 50010
- Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Ames 50010
- Older than 81% of homes in Ames 50010
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 area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 17% of homes nearby
Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger
Bigger than 67% of homes nearby
Year built1949
OlderTypical 1975Newer
Newer than 19% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ames 50010 | Story County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,040 ft² | 17% of homes | 19% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.25 ac | 67% of homes | 54% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1949 | 19% of homes | 22% of homes |
About 117 E 14th St
When did 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA last sell?
117 E 14th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA?
117 E 14th St, Ames, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.
When was 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA built?
117 E 14th St, Ames, IA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA?
117 E 14th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Meeker Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated B-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?
Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1949 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 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E 14th St, Ames, IA was $2,348. The county assessed it at $170,800.
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