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$326,909$222 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

470 X AVE

AMES, IA 50014
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,473 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.
4.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$327K
$266K low$387K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,570 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$270,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,319
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,570

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBoone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

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

E
Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.5 mi
M
Gilbert Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi
H
Gilbert High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Gilbert 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

470 X Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Boone County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Boone County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Older than 86% of homes in Ames 50014

What homes are worth in Ames 50014

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$119K$845K

This home is worth more than 54% 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.

Estimated value$326,909
CheaperTypical $304,862Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,473 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,453 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size4.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 470 X Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Boone County
Estimated valuepricier than$326,90954% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22259% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,473 ft²51% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.47 ac97% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195414% of homes52% of homes

About 470 X Ave

How much is 470 X Ave, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 470 X Ave, Ames, IA is $326,909 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $266,321 to $387,497. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 470 X Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

470 X Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Dec 4, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 470 X Ave, Ames, IA?

470 X Ave, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,473 square feet of living space and a 4.47-acre lot.

When was 470 X Ave, Ames, IA built?

470 X Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 470 X Ave, Ames, IA?

470 X Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Gilbert Elementary School (elementary); Gilbert Middle School (middle), rated A+; Gilbert High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Gilbert Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 470 X Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is worth more than 54% of them ($326,909 against a typical $304,862), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($222 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,473 ft² against a typical 1,453 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (4.47 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1954 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Boone County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 470 X Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 470 X Ave, Ames, IA was $2,570. The county assessed it at $270,570.

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