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Homes For Sale In Ames, IA

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Ames, IA Real Estate Market Overview

Browse 45 homes for sale in Ames, IA. View properties, photos, nearby real estate with school and housing market information. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Ames, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.3%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $309,350. In March 2024, from all listings sold in Ames, IA there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 12 sold below and more than 9 were sold right at the asked price.

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Living In Ames, IA

What is it like to live in Ames, Iowa?

Ames is located in Story County, Iowa. There are roughly 52,644 residents, living in 20,021 households. The average temperature for Ames this time of the year is low of 38F and high of 61F. On average, Ames gets about 3.26 inches of precipitation in April. 40% residents are home owners, have a post secondary degree (60%) and are single, no kids (62%).

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What type of housing is available in Ames, Iowa?

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing around 40% of dwellings in Ames, but large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. The median year of construction for buildings in this city is 1981. This part of Story county offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 55% of the population of this city rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder.

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What are the advantages of living in Ames, Iowa?

Ames is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - however some areas can be quite loud, especially near Interstate 35, the railway line or the airport (Ames Municipal Airport).

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Are things conveniently located in Ames, Iowa?

High schools and primary schools are not very numerous in Ames, and thus not always within walking distance. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to food, reaching one of over 50 supermarkets by walking is possible for some, but not all, house buyers in Ames. There are also a few choices for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes.

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What does the transportation in Ames, Iowa look like?

Driving is an excellent transportation option in this city. Parking is quite easy. A majority of the houses for sale in this city are located in areas that are not very conducive to walking because many daily needs are challenging to meet without having to resort to a car.

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Schools Near Ames, IA

Elementary Schools

  • Kate Mitchell Elementary School

    3521 Jewel Dr

    Public District KG-5

  • Edwards Elementary School

    3622 Woodland St

    Public District KG-5

  • Fellows Elementary School

    1400 Mckinley Dr

    Public District KG-5

Middle Schools

  • Ames Middle School

    3915 Mortensen Rd

    Public District 6-8

High Schools

  • Ames High School

    1921 Ames High Dr

    Public District 9-12

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