1229 Northwestern Ave
Ames, IA 50010
5 bd 2 ba 2,510 sqft Built 1950 Lot 5,830 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$231,500
Aug 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Sold | $231,500 | MLS #653905 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Listed | $219,900 | MLS #653905 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Sold | $179,000 | MLS #51974 |
| May 23, 2019 | Price changed | $179,900 | MLS #582906 |
| May 18, 2019 | Listed | $189,900 | MLS #582906 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Sold | $127,500 | MLS #16914 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Sold | $160,000 | MLS #41278 |
| Nov 10, 2014 | Listed | $154,900 | MLS #41278 |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Listing removed | $129,500 | CentralIowa |
| Dec 30, 2009 | Price changed | $129,500 | MLS #28613 |
| Nov 16, 2009 | Price changed | $134,900 | MLS #28613 |
| Sep 3, 2009 | Listed | $137,900 | MLS #28613 |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Listed | $133,900 | MLS #16914 |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Sold | $127,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,200 | $37,900 | $270,100 | $3,556 |
| 2024 | $232,200 | $37,900 | $270,100 | $3,482 |
| 2023 | $202,100 | $43,100 | $245,200 | $2,750 |
| 2022 | $129,200 | $43,100 | $172,300 | $2,714 |
| 2021 | $129,200 | $43,100 | $172,300 | $2,836 |
| 2020 | $127,300 | $42,500 | $169,800 | $2,944 |
| 2019 | $127,300 | $42,500 | $169,800 | $3,046 |
| 2018 | $127,300 | $42,500 | $169,800 | $2,966 |
| 2017 | $127,300 | $42,500 | $169,800 | $2,678 |
| 2016 | $121,500 | $27,200 | $148,700 | $2,618 |
| 2015 | $121,500 | $27,200 | $148,700 | $2,318 |
| 2014 | $112,500 | $25,200 | $137,700 | $2,164 |
| 2013 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $2,106 |
| 2012 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $2,048 |
| 2009 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $1,798 |
| 2007 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $1,740 |
| 2006 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $1,778 |
| 2004 | $108,000 | $24,200 | $132,200 | $1,848 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
2
Living area
2,510 sqft
Lot size
5,830 sqft
ZIP code
50010
City
Ames
Street
Northwestern Ave
Coordinates
42.03439, -93.62599
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,389
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1229 Northwestern Ave last sell?
1229 Northwestern Ave most recently sold on Aug 1, 2022 for $231,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1229 Northwestern Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1229 Northwestern Ave (year 2025) is $270,100 with $3,556 in property tax.
How does 1229 Northwestern Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 16.7% above the last sale price of $231,500.
When was 1229 Northwestern Ave built?
1229 Northwestern Ave was built in 1950.
How does 1229 Northwestern Ave compare to others on Northwestern Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Northwestern Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Northwestern Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1229 Northwestern Ave?
1229 Northwestern Ave is a 5 bed, 2 bath, 2,510 sqft, 5,830 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1229 Northwestern Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1229 Northwestern Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1229 Northwestern Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1229 Northwestern Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.6%
Implied 1-yr
+10.6%
2026 Q3
$400.5K
2026 Q4
$409.5K
ZIP 50010 — Median Price History + Forecast
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