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Last sold for $476,500 on Nov 3, 2014

301 MAIN ST

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
48,900 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$476,500 · Nov 3, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$90,504 (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.$5,155,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$384,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,770,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,837,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,155,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySTORY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2002
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Urethane
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.Elevator

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 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

301 Main 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 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Older than 94% 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.

Living area48,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 301 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than48,900 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac85% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19176% of homes11% of homes

About 301 Main St

When did 301 Main St, Ames, IA last sell?

301 Main St, Ames, IA last sold on Nov 3, 2014 for $476,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 301 Main St, Ames, IA?

301 Main St, Ames, IA has 48,900 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 301 Main St, Ames, IA built?

301 Main St, Ames, IA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 301 Main St, Ames, IA?

301 Main 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 301 Main St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than almost all of them (48,900 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1917 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 301 Main St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Main St, Ames, IA was $90,504. The county assessed it at $5,155,500.

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