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$200,283$114 / 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 89How 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

926 RIDGEWOOD AVE

AMES, IA 50010
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,763 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$200K
$178K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,828 (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.$289,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,200

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.0.29
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

H
Ames High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Meeker Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolC+
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

926 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Ames 50010
  • Older than 90% 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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$127K$725K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$200,283
CheaperTypical $291,681Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,763 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 926 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,28318% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1144% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,763 ft²73% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac79% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than192410% of homes15% of homes

About 926 Ridgewood Ave

How much is 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA is $200,283 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $177,514 to $223,052. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA last sell?

926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,763 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA built?

926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA is assigned to Ames High School (high), rated B-; Meeker Elementary School (elementary), 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 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is worth more than 18% of them ($200,283 against a typical $291,681), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($114 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,763 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1924 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 25% 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 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 926 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA was $3,828. The county assessed it at $289,200.

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