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205 WASHINGTON AVE

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
4,266 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$5,688 (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.$413,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$338,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$413,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Mitchell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 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

205 Washington 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 98% 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 area4,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 205 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than4,266 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac61% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than198057% of homes52% of homes

About 205 Washington Ave

When did 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA?

205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA has 4,266 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA built?

205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA?

205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated B-; Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), 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 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,266 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1980 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 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA was $5,688. The county assessed it at $413,600.

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