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$558,564$297 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5602 S RIVERSIDE DR

AMES, IA 50010
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
1,881 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.
2.5 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.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$559K
$475K low$643K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$118,564
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$94,851
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.83%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$440,000
FIRST NATIONAL BANK · recorded Jul 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,808 (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.$562,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$356,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$562,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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, Attached
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.

H
Ballard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Ballard Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
E
Ballard West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.7 mi

District: Ballard 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.33,542
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.$70,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,298
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

5602 S Riverside Dr 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 93% of homes in Story County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Story County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Among the newest homes in Ames 50010

What homes are worth in Ames 50010

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$111K$785K

This home is worth more than 92% 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.

Estimated value$558,564
CheaperTypical $290,134Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5602 S Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,56492% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29787% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,881 ft²78% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac96% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5602 S Riverside Dr

How much is 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA is $558,564 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $474,578 to $642,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA last sell?

5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA?

5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 1,881 square feet of living space and a 2.50-acre lot.

When was 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA built?

5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA?

5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA is assigned to Ballard High School (high), rated B+; Ballard Middle School (middle), rated A; Ballard West Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Ballard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,685 homes in Ames 50010, it is worth more than 92% of them ($558,564 against a typical $290,134), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($297 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,881 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 93% 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 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5602 S Riverside Dr, Ames, IA was $1,808. The county assessed it at $562,000.

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