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Last sold for $31,256,750 on Nov 28, 2017

405 5TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
26,996 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$31,256,750 · Nov 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$108,674 (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.$3,986,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$493,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,492,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,297,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,986,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Financial Building
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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

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 · 1.3 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

405 5th 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 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 area26,996 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 405 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than26,996 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac94% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197045% of homes40% of homes

About 405 5th St

When did 405 5th St, Ames, IA last sell?

405 5th St, Ames, IA last sold on Nov 28, 2017 for $31,256,750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 405 5th St, Ames, IA?

405 5th St, Ames, IA has 26,996 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 405 5th St, Ames, IA built?

405 5th St, Ames, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 405 5th St, Ames, IA?

405 5th 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 405 5th 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 (26,996 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1970 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 405 5th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 405 5th St, Ames, IA was $108,674. The county assessed it at $3,986,200.

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