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2811 WEST ST

AMES, IA 50014
0
Baths
23,246 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$53,676 (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.$3,571,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$350,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,221,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,700,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,571,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
57
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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

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

M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Sawyer Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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.38,660
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.$62,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,349
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%

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How this home compares

2811 West 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Ames 50014
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Newer than 91% 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.

Living area23,246 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 2811 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Living areabigger than23,246 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac85% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than201685% of homes91% of homes

About 2811 West St

When did 2811 West St, Ames, IA last sell?

2811 West St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2811 West St, Ames, IA?

2811 West St, Ames, IA has 23,246 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 2811 West St, Ames, IA built?

2811 West St, Ames, IA was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2811 West St, Ames, IA?

2811 West St, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sawyer Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2811 West St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,241 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than almost all of them (23,246 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2016 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2811 West St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2811 West St, Ames, IA was $53,676. The county assessed it at $3,571,100.

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