Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $170,000 on Jun 29, 2022
2915 LINCOLN WAY
AMES, IA 50014
4
Beds
2
Baths
861 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Jun 29, 2022
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,100 (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.$225,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,400
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
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.
MEH
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
Sawyer Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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
2915 Lincoln Way 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.
- Smaller than 92% of homes in Story County
- Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Story County
- Older than 87% of homes in Ames 50014
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 area861 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger
Bigger than 31% of homes nearby
Year built1951
OlderTypical 1995Newer
Newer than 13% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ames 50014 | Story County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 861 ft² | 12% of homes | 8% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.15 ac | 31% of homes | 22% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1951 | 13% of homes | 23% of homes |
About 2915 Lincoln Way
When did 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA last sell?
2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA last sold on Jun 29, 2022 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?
2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 861 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA built?
2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?
2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames Middle School (middle), rated C+; Sawyer Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ames High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?
Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than 12% of them (861 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1951 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 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 2915 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA was $3,100. The county assessed it at $225,400.
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