Ames, IA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$335.3K
12-Month Sales
63
-16.5%
1-Year Appreciation
-16.5%
Properties Tracked
7,410
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Westbend | $274.9K |
| Oak-Riverside | $322.1K |
| South Ames Business | $388K |
| Weenker Northeast | $290.8K |
| Brandshell | $55K |
| Mitchel | $245K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Westbend | 10 | $274.9K |
| Oak-Riverside | 8 | $322.1K |
| South Ames Business | 2 | $388K |
| Weenker Northeast | 1 | $290.8K |
| Brandshell | 1 | $55K |
| Mitchel | 1 | $245K |
Top ZIP Codes
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | S Maple Ave | $315K |
| May 14, 2026 | Todd Dr | $219K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Florida Ave | $368K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Twain St | $235K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bantry Ct | $465K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | North Dakota Ave | $150K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Twain St | $235K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Vermont Cir | $280K |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Valley Rd | $310K |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Hamilton Dr Unit 204 | $180K |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Ridgetop Rd | $810K |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Ketelsen Dr | $672.5K |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Meadow Pl | $155K |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Northridge Ln | $292K |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Topaz Ct | $442K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Ridgewood Ave | $170K |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Meadowlane Ave | $245K |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Twain Cir Unit 101 | $140K |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Hemingway Dr | $475K |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Ashton Dr | $350K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+3.4%
Implied 1-yr
+13.4%
2026 Q3
$355.9K
2026 Q4
$365.7K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Cir | Dec 1, 2023 | $1,835,000 |
| Stonehaven Dr | Jun 10, 2024 | $1,790,000 |
| 170th St | Sep 30, 2022 | $1,550,000 |
| North Dakota Ave | Nov 15, 2024 | $1,398,510 |
| Roy Key Ave | Jul 18, 2022 | $1,370,000 |
| Oak Crest Cir | Mar 14, 2024 | $1,250,000 |
| Quam Cir | Jul 18, 2024 | $1,215,000 |
| US Highway 69 | Apr 6, 2022 | $1,200,000 |
| 167th Pl | Jun 1, 2022 | $1,195,000 |
| Quail Ridge Rd | Jul 13, 2022 | $1,175,000 |
How Ames compares
| Metric | Ames | Iowa avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $335.3K | $322.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | -16.5% | +2.0% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 63 | 4,187 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in Iowa
How Ames ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#141 of 740
Median price
#82 of 740
Frequently asked about Ames
What is the median sale price in Ames, IA?
The median sale price in Ames over the last 12 months is $335.3K, based on 63 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Ames?
Ames home prices have changed -16.5% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Ames?
Roughly 63 home sales were recorded in Ames over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Ames?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Ames.
When were most homes in Ames built?
Most homes in Ames were built in the 1950-1969 era.