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$256,548
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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

2499 COUNTY ROAD 18

AMES, NE 68621
0
Baths
7.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$257K
$194K low$320K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$256,548
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$205,238

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,171 (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.$166,188 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,115
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,073
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,723
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,188

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDodge
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.93

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

E
North Bend Central Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.3 mi
M
North Bend Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi
H
North Bend Central High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68621These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,662
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,558
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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.Yes

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

2499 County Road 18 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 67% of homes in Ames 68621
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Dodge County

What homes are worth in Ames 68621

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

This home
$117K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Ames 68621.

How it measures up in Ames 68621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 68621.

Estimated value$256,548
CheaperTypical $342,789Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size7.93 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

How 2499 County Road 18 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 68621Dodge County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,54833% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.93 ac76% of homes94% of homes

About 2499 County Road 18

How much is 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE is $256,548 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $193,528 to $319,568. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE last sell?

2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE last sold on May 17, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE?

2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE is assigned to North Bend Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Bend Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; North Bend Central High School (high), rated A. All sit in North Bend Central Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE compare to other homes in Ames 68621?

Among the 267 homes in Ames 68621, it is worth more than 33% of them ($256,548 against a typical $342,789) and its lot is bigger than 76% of them (7.93 ac against a typical 1.64 ac). Measured against all of Dodge County, it is worth more than 60% 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 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2499 County Road 18, Ames, NE was $1,171. The county assessed it at $166,188.

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