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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $270,000 on Aug 25, 2023

206 S RUSSELL AVE

AMES, IA 50010
6
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,104 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
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.$270,000 · Aug 25, 2023
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$265,109
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Aug 25, 2023
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$9,450
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,662 (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.$301,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$262,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,700

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.0.20
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, Detached
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 · 36 ft²Patio · 45 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.

H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Edwards Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 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.33,542
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.$70,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,298
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

206 S Russell 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% 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 area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,429 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 206 S Russell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²22% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac44% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197956% of homes52% of homes

About 206 S Russell Ave

When did 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Aug 25, 2023 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA built?

206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

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

How does 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,685 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,429 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1979 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 206 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA was $3,662. The county assessed it at $301,700.

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