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Last sold for $80,000 on Oct 12, 2020

702 RIDGEWOOD AVE

AMES, IA 50010
1
Baths
498 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Oct 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$2,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
57
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.16
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
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

702 Ridgewood 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Story County
  • Older 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.

Living area498 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 702 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than498 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac31% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than194618% of homes21% of homes

About 702 Ridgewood Ave

When did 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Oct 12, 2020 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA has 1 bathrooms, 498 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA built?

702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated A-; Meeker Elementary School (elementary), 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 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than almost none of them (498 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1946 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 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA was $38. The county assessed it at $2,800.

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