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Light Industrial (10% Improved Office Space; Machine Shop)Industrial

53855 265TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
30,000 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.
39.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44,874 (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.$2,110,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$404,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,705,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,110,500

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.9 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.Light Industrial (10% Improved Office Space; Machine Shop)
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
Mitchell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 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

53855 265th 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
  • Among the largest lots in Ames 50010
  • Among the newest 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 area30,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size39.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 53855 265th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than30,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than39.6 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 53855 265th St

When did 53855 265th St, Ames, IA last sell?

53855 265th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53855 265th St, Ames, IA?

53855 265th St, Ames, IA has 30,000 square feet of living space and a 39.60-acre lot.

When was 53855 265th St, Ames, IA built?

53855 265th St, Ames, IA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53855 265th St, Ames, IA?

53855 265th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 53855 265th 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 (30,000 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (39.6 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 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 53855 265th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53855 265th St, Ames, IA was $44,874. The county assessed it at $2,110,500.

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