3401 Polaris Dr
Ames, IA 50010
3 bd 3 ba 1,337 sqft Built 1997 Lot 7,714 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$280,000
Dec 11, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | Sold | $280,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Listed | $289,000 | DesMoines |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,900 | $42,500 | $326,400 | $4,410 |
| 2024 | $283,900 | $42,500 | $326,400 | $4,314 |
| 2023 | $259,400 | $54,800 | $314,200 | $3,538 |
| 2022 | $164,400 | $54,800 | $219,200 | $3,494 |
| 2021 | $164,400 | $54,800 | $219,200 | $3,666 |
| 2020 | $162,700 | $54,300 | $217,000 | $3,610 |
| 2019 | $162,700 | $54,300 | $217,000 | $3,740 |
| 2018 | $162,700 | $54,300 | $217,000 | $3,638 |
| 2017 | $162,700 | $54,300 | $217,000 | $3,398 |
| 2016 | $164,400 | $32,800 | $197,200 | $3,320 |
| 2015 | $164,400 | $32,800 | $197,200 | $3,154 |
| 2014 | $153,700 | $30,600 | $184,300 | $2,868 |
| 2013 | $143,700 | $28,700 | $172,400 | $2,794 |
| 2012 | $143,700 | $28,700 | $172,400 | $2,708 |
| 2009 | $143,700 | $28,700 | $172,400 | $2,378 |
| 2007 | $143,700 | $28,700 | $172,400 | $2,304 |
| 2004 | $143,700 | $28,700 | $172,400 | $2,400 |
Property facts
Year built
1997
Property type
townhomes
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,337 sqft
Lot size
7,714 sqft
ZIP code
50010
City
Ames
Street
Polaris Dr
Coordinates
42.05556, -93.62534
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,006
Gross rental yield
8.60%
Implied cap rate
5.59%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3401 Polaris Dr last sell?
3401 Polaris Dr most recently sold on Dec 11, 2023 for $280,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3401 Polaris Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 3401 Polaris Dr (year 2025) is $326,400 with $4,410 in property tax.
How does 3401 Polaris Dr's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 16.6% above the last sale price of $280,000.
When was 3401 Polaris Dr built?
3401 Polaris Dr was built in 1997.
How does 3401 Polaris Dr compare to others on Polaris Dr?
We track 8 other properties on Polaris Dr. Browse the list under "Other properties on Polaris Dr" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3401 Polaris Dr?
3401 Polaris Dr is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,337 sqft, 7,714 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 3401 Polaris Dr a flip candidate?
No — 3401 Polaris Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3401 Polaris Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3401 Polaris Dr 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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