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Last sold for $489,500 on Nov 18, 2025

5517 TENNESSEE ST

AMES, IA 50014
0
Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$489,500 · Nov 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$618 (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.$44,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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
Sawyer Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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

5517 Tennessee 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 70% 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.

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How 5517 Tennessee St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac70% of homes65% of homes

About 5517 Tennessee St

When did 5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA last sell?

5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA last sold on Nov 18, 2025 for $489,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA?

5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA is assigned to Sawyer Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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.

What are the property taxes on 5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5517 Tennessee St, Ames, IA was $618. The county assessed it at $44,900.

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