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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $160,000 on Apr 11, 2024

919 DOUGLAS AVE

AMES, IA 50010
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,690 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$160,000 · Apr 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,530 (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.$184,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Yes
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

Transaction History(2)

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
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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

919 Douglas 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Story County
  • Among the oldest 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 area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 919 Douglas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²69% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homes2% of homes

About 919 Douglas Ave

When did 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Apr 11, 2024 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA?

919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA built?

919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA?

919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Meeker Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ames High School (high), 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 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 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 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA was $2,530. The county assessed it at $184,000.

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