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420 S 4TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
13,840 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,994 (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.$1,163,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$938,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,127,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,163,100

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
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.0.53
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.

H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Mitchell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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

420 S 4th 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 90% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Newer than 67% 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 area13,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 420 S 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than13,840 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac90% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199867% of homes67% of homes

About 420 S 4th St

When did 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA last sell?

420 S 4th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA?

420 S 4th St, Ames, IA has 13,840 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA built?

420 S 4th St, Ames, IA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA?

420 S 4th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated A-; Mitchell 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.

How does 420 S 4th 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 (13,840 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1998 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 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 S 4th St, Ames, IA was $15,994. The county assessed it at $1,163,100.

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