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1557 PLATTE RIVER RD

AMES, NE 68621
0
Baths
8,400 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$512 (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.$79,683 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,789
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,894
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,986
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,683

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Industrial (General)
CountyDodge
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83

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

E
North Bend Central Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.9 mi
M
North Bend Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi
H
North Bend Central High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68621These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,662
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,558
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1557 Platte River Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Ames 68621
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Ames 68621

How it measures up in Ames 68621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 68621.

Living area8,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 1.67 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 1557 Platte River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 68621Dodge County
Living areabigger than8,400 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac6% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than196539% of homes60% of homes

About 1557 Platte River Rd

When did 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE last sell?

1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE last sold on Aug 9, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE?

1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE has 8,400 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE built?

1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE?

1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE is assigned to North Bend Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Bend Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; North Bend Central High School (high), rated A. All sit in North Bend Central Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE compare to other homes in Ames 68621?

Among the 267 homes in Ames 68621, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,400 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 1.67 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1965 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Platte River Rd, Ames, NE was $512. The county assessed it at $79,683.

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