Ames, IA Real Estate & Homes For Sale
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Ames, IA Real Estate Trends
Learn about the Ames, IA housing market through trends and averages.
Affordability of Living in Ames, IA
The median home value is $258,510
| Month | Median home value |
|---|---|
| April 2023 | $263k |
| May 2023 | $264k |
| June 2023 | $266k |
| July 2023 | $266k |
| August 2023 | $266k |
| September 2023 | $266k |
| October 2023 | $265k |
| November 2023 | $263k |
| December 2023 | $261k |
| January 2024 | $259k |
| February 2024 | $258k |
| March 2024 | $259k |
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Trends and affordability stats are provided by third party data sources.
Average Home Value in Ames, IA, by Home Size
Currently, there are 15 new listings and 104 homes for sale in Ames.
| Home Size | Home Value* |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms (22 homes) | $188,327 |
| 3 bedrooms (32 homes) | $270,904 |
| 4 bedrooms (30 homes) | $338,320 |
Explore Neighborhoods in Ames, IA
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What Locals Say about Ames
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 8mo ago
"nice walks friendly folks, close to downtown and the parks and shopping and restaurants and public transit and my workplace and the university and skate park"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"It's a nice safe community that is idea for families and professionals. Many resources in the community. Close to Wal-Mart and other places. Great place for families."
- Phay B
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Everything is walking distance. Parks, food, stores, post office, city hall and the library, but still close enough to hear Jack Trice on game day! "
- Emma D.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Easy access to the interstate or highways from any part of town. I usually commute to West Des Moines and it's usually an easy 40-minute drive. Still plenty close to the Des Moines area without being in it. "
- Rjbjork28
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Ames has a great downtown with Farmers Market and events sorting thru fall. Great outdoors trails and parks used year round by ISU students and residents."
- Marcia B.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Many, many dog owners and lovers in the neighborhood. Dog walking is a common, daily activity for most of these people. Even non dog owners seem to like to see the dogs out and about. Owners are conscientious about picking up after their pets."
- Deemurphy45
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Many dog owners walk this street to get to the park in the neighborhood. It’s a perfect place to walk dogs. Many people here have dogs."
- Spencer L.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"extremely nice for college. within walking distance to hyvee and the bus stop for isu. which is only a 2 minute drive away anyways."
- Emma D.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Parks are leash-only, but observant and respectful owners can have their dogs off-leash. Lots of good sidewalks and open prairie for dogs to sniff around. "
- Kari Z.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There is currently a park for kids with special needs being built, lots of young families, and not what you would assume of a college town."
- Munia A.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Everyone’s very nice and respectful it’s just a good area to live in, in general. Strangers and neighbors you don’t know are very friendly easy to be comfortable."
- Emily W.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve lived here for 6 years and love the town! It has the feel of a small country town but the amenities of a city. "
- Maple S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Friendly neighbors. It’s quiet and beautiful. I feel safe walking around with my kids. People say hello."
- Emily D. S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"They wouldn’t like the extra icy sidewalks in the winter. It’s impossible to walk for a few months of the year. "
- Emily D. S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"My storage unit has been broken into twice with minor things stolen out of it. I wouldn’t recommend this area for families. "
- Emily D. S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"This is within easy walking distance to Iowa State’s campus. I usually bike unless it’s raining or snowing, and that ride is super quick. It’s also a very short drive to HyVee for groceries. "
- Tbaccam2017
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s nice and quiet. Kept clean and looking really good. Other wise I would definitely recommend people to live in Ames."
- Darren Q.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"there are some undesirable kinds around but mostly they keep to themselves. train tracks are something you need to teach your kids"
- Corgi girl
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It's a dog friendly neighborhood, but it's also by two busy streets. my biggest qualm is that people dont pick up their trash and sometimes their dog's poop."
- Cormier
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"Very cute area and safe if the ball runs into the road. People are sweet and helpful. But if you’re a city person, this is not for you! "
- Scott N.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Turn of the last Century charm! Quite! Walk to stores, churches, events, restaurant! Dog walking is big here! Bike and skateboard friendly! Hoot Owls, Birds, Squirrels, Rabbits, Raccoons, Possums. Trees tons of ground cover plants. Shade!!!!"
- Synthiajennings
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lived here a year and most of my neighbors are pretty friendly and worth getting to know. Ive had no issues with any crime or vandalism either all in all a great place to live"
- Delainee G.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"They would like that it’s not a high traffic area so less to worry about. They would see other dogs too. "
- Brandon.b7364
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve lived here for 2 years. It’s ISU owned housing so we have most amenities. It’s near Greek housing so there is a large party scene on the weekends. It’s also near Lincoln Way so it can be loud."
- Mlcobarruvias
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Safe neighborhood. Easy walk to downtown and Fareway. Love its proximity to the University while still being located near all the major shopping areas."
- Bfgorman
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Pricey neighborhood but a good one, close to very good schools but too far north and you are in Gilbert district"
- Holly K.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"We have a dog friendly neighborhood and not a high crime area. We also have neighbors that decorate for most holidays and really look forward to see what they'll come up with."
- Laryssa M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Its nice to live close to campus but it would be better if it had some grocery store near by. It feels safe and I like that the bars are right across the street!"
- Holly K.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It is a nice quiet neighborhood and most owners keep their dogs on a leash or in their yard at all times."
- Stephanie S.
- Prev. Resident
- 5y ago
"I don't live in Ames .... I only work here.. the town is dead in the summer because all the college students are gone."
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