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$221,292$156 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

242 17TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,420 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$221K
$187K low$255K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,516 (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.$275,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.DeckPatio · 192 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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

242 17th St 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Older than 73% of homes in Ames 50010

What homes are worth in Ames 50010

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$133K$789K

This home is worth more than 22% 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.

Estimated value$221,292
CheaperTypical $298,239Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 242 17th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,29222% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15616% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,420 ft²49% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac75% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195627% of homes27% of homes

About 242 17th St

How much is 242 17th St, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 17th St, Ames, IA is $221,292 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $187,317 to $255,267. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 17th St, Ames, IA last sell?

242 17th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 17th St, Ames, IA?

242 17th St, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,420 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 242 17th St, Ames, IA built?

242 17th St, Ames, IA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 17th St, Ames, IA?

242 17th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Meeker 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 242 17th St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is worth more than 22% of them ($221,292 against a typical $298,239), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($156 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,420 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1956 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 17th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 17th St, Ames, IA was $3,516. The county assessed it at $275,600.

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