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2522 RIDGETOP RD

AMES, IA 50014
0
Baths
1,050 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2 (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.$100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 1.1 mi
E
Fellows Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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.38,658
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.$62,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,343
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

2522 Ridgetop Rd 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Story County

How it measures up in Ames 50014

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50014.

Lot size1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

How 2522 Ridgetop Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Lot sizebigger than1,050 ft²5% of homes2% of homes

About 2522 Ridgetop Rd

When did 2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA last sell?

2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA?

2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated A-; Fellows Elementary School (elementary), 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.

What are the property taxes on 2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2522 Ridgetop Rd, Ames, IA was $2. The county assessed it at $100.

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