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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

5212 LINCOLN WAY

AMES, IA 50014
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,514 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.
1.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,156 (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.$374,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$301,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$374,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.54
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 72 ft²Patio · 260 ft²

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

E
Edwards Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Ames 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

5212 Lincoln Way 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Story County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Ames 50014
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area2,514 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5212 Lincoln Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Living areabigger than2,514 ft²88% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.54 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homes7% of homes

About 5212 Lincoln Way

When did 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA last sell?

5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?

5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,514 square feet of living space and a 1.54-acre lot.

When was 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA built?

5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?

5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA is assigned to Edwards Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,242 homes in Ames 50014, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,514 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.54 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA was $5,156. The county assessed it at $374,900.

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