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Warehouse, StorageIndustrial
Last sold for $1,350,000 on Oct 4, 2021

238 ALEXANDER AVE

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
16,700 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.
2.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,350,000 · Oct 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39,644 (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.$1,502,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$235,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,267,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,244,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,502,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Warehouse, Storage
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

E
Mitchell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 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

238 Alexander 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Story County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of 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.

Living area16,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 238 Alexander Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than16,700 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.16 ac96% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than199262% of homes60% of homes

About 238 Alexander Ave

When did 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Oct 4, 2021 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA?

238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA has 16,700 square feet of living space and a 2.16-acre lot.

When was 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA built?

238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA?

238 Alexander Ave, 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 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than almost all of them (16,700 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1992 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 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA was $39,644. The county assessed it at $1,502,300.

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