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$73,065
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

173 CARDINAL RD

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$73K
$62K low$84K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$58 (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.$4,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mitchell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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

173 Cardinal 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 least valuable homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Ames 50010

What homes are worth in Ames 50010

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$123K$738K

This home is worth less than almost all 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.

Estimated value$73,065
CheaperTypical $290,334Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

How 173 Cardinal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,065almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac97% of homes92% of homes

About 173 Cardinal Rd

How much is 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA is $73,065 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $61,878 to $84,252. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA last sell?

173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA?

173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA is assigned to Mitchell 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 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is worth more than almost none of them ($73,065 against a typical $290,334) and its lot is bigger than 97% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.21 ac). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Cardinal Rd, Ames, IA was $58. The county assessed it at $4,200.

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