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$435,198$366 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

57131 245TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
3
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,190 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$435K
$343K low$527K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,712 (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.$248,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 144 ft²Patio · 144 ft²

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

E
Mitchell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 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

57131 245th 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Story County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Older than 81% of 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.

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$124K$729K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$435,198
CheaperTypical $290,505Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$366
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,190 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 57131 245th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,19882% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36696% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,190 ft²30% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac94% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than194919% of homes22% of homes

About 57131 245th St

How much is 57131 245th St, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 57131 245th St, Ames, IA is $435,198 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $343,385 to $527,011. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 57131 245th St, Ames, IA last sell?

57131 245th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 57131 245th St, Ames, IA?

57131 245th St, Ames, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,190 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 57131 245th St, Ames, IA built?

57131 245th St, Ames, IA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 57131 245th St, Ames, IA?

57131 245th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated B-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 57131 245th St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is worth more than 82% of them ($435,198 against a typical $290,505), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($366 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,190 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1949 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 82% 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 57131 245th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 57131 245th St, Ames, IA was $2,712. The county assessed it at $248,500.

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