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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $166,000 on Sep 10, 2018

205 WELLONS DR

AMES, IA 50014
4
Beds
2
Baths
864 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$166,000 · Sep 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,238 (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.$235,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$235,400

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.0.15
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
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 · 80 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Edwards Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Ames 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

205 Wellons Dr 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 92% of homes in Story County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Story County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Ames 50014

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 area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 205 Wellons Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Living areabigger than864 ft²12% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac31% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than197528% of homes46% of homes

About 205 Wellons Dr

When did 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA last sell?

205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA last sold on Sep 10, 2018 for $166,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA?

205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA built?

205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA?

205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-; Edwards Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ames High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than 12% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1975 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 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA was $3,238. The county assessed it at $235,400.

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