Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Rural ResidenceResidential
$513,609$228 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $330,000 on Sep 27, 2018

521 W AVE

AMES, IA 50014
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,256 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.
7.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$514K
$458K low$569K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Sep 27, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,490 (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.$238,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBoone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.21
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

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.

E
Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.3 mi
M
Gilbert Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Gilbert High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

521 W 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 94% of homes in Boone County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Boone County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Boone County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Older than 88% 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
$117K$818K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$513,609
CheaperTypical $302,953Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area2,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size7.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 521 W Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Boone County
Estimated valuepricier than$513,60986% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22862% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than2,256 ft²82% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.21 ac97% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than194912% of homes48% of homes

About 521 W Ave

How much is 521 W Ave, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 W Ave, Ames, IA is $513,609 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $457,861 to $569,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 W Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

521 W Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Sep 27, 2018 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 W Ave, Ames, IA?

521 W Ave, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,256 square feet of living space and a 7.21-acre lot.

When was 521 W Ave, Ames, IA built?

521 W Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 W Ave, Ames, IA?

521 W 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 521 W Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is worth more than 86% of them ($513,609 against a typical $302,953), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($228 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,256 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (7.21 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1949 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Boone County, it is worth more than 94% 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 521 W Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 W Ave, Ames, IA was $2,490. The county assessed it at $238,550.

More homes on W Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Ames 50014

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 521 W Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map