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524 NORTHWESTERN AVE

AMES, IA 50010
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,920 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,982 (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.$230,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$205,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,400

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.10 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.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.0.20
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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

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 · 1.1 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

524 Northwestern 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Older than 87% 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 area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 524 Northwestern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²80% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac45% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192813% of homes16% of homes

About 524 Northwestern Ave

When did 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA?

524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA built?

524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA?

524 Northwestern Ave, 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 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1928 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 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA was $2,982. The county assessed it at $230,400.

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