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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $204,250 on Oct 13, 2021

2002 MELROSE AVE

AMES, IA 50010
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,710 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$204,250 · Oct 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,498 (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.$327,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$280,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$327,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
62
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.Duplex Single
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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, Attached
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 · 272 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.

E
Fellows Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
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

2002 Melrose 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Story County
  • Older than 71% 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 area1,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 2002 Melrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,710 ft²70% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac42% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195930% of homes29% of homes

About 2002 Melrose Ave

When did 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Oct 13, 2021 for $204,250, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA?

2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,710 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA built?

2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA?

2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Fellows Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ames High School (high), 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 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,710 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1959 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 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2002 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA was $4,498. The county assessed it at $327,100.

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