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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $104,000 on Jun 22, 2021

1290 WESTVIEW PL

AMES, IA 50014
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,232 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$104,000 · Jun 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,904 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$210,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,244
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,930

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Foyer
CountyBoone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Deck · 252 ft²Patio · 504 ft²Porch · 228 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.

E
United North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 2.1 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: United Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50014These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.690 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,349
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

1290 Westview Pl 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 65% of homes in Boone County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Boone County

How it measures up in Ames 50014

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50014.

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1290 Westview Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Boone County
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²36% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac83% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199245% of homes77% of homes

About 1290 Westview Pl

When did 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA last sell?

1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA last sold on Jun 22, 2021 for $104,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA?

1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA built?

1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA?

1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA is assigned to United North Elementary School (elementary); Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated A-. All sit in United Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than 36% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1992 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1290 Westview Pl, Ames, IA was $1,904. The county assessed it at $210,930.

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