1516 Ridgewood Ave
Ames, IA 50010
2 bd 1 ba 723 sqft Built 1942 Lot 3,485 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$148,000
Apr 12, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Sold | $170,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Sold | $148,000 | CentralIowa |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Listed | $152,000 | CentralIowa |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Relisted | $109,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 1, 2019 | Listing removed | $109,900 | DesMoines |
| Dec 8, 2018 | Price changed | $109,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Listed | $118,500 | DesMoines |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Sold | $105,000 | CentralIowa |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Listed | $105,000 | CentralIowa |
| Dec 5, 2013 | Sold | $67,000 | CentralIowa |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Price changed | $70,000 | CentralIowa |
| Aug 13, 2013 | Listed | $75,000 | CentralIowa |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,200 | $21,900 | $116,100 | $1,658 |
| 2024 | $94,200 | $21,900 | $116,100 | $1,474 |
| 2023 | $91,600 | $22,700 | $114,300 | $1,380 |
| 2022 | $68,200 | $22,700 | $90,900 | $1,362 |
| 2021 | $68,200 | $22,700 | $90,900 | $1,426 |
| 2020 | $67,200 | $22,400 | $89,600 | $1,402 |
| 2019 | $67,200 | $22,400 | $89,600 | $1,454 |
| 2018 | $67,200 | $22,400 | $89,600 | $1,566 |
| 2017 | $67,200 | $22,400 | $89,600 | $1,538 |
| 2016 | $65,100 | $20,300 | $85,400 | $1,504 |
| 2015 | $65,100 | $20,300 | $85,400 | $1,422 |
| 2014 | $60,400 | $18,700 | $79,100 | $1,312 |
| 2013 | $57,000 | $17,800 | $74,800 | $1,280 |
| 2012 | $57,000 | $17,800 | $74,800 | $1,228 |
| 2009 | $57,000 | $17,800 | $74,800 | $1,080 |
| 2007 | $57,000 | $17,800 | $74,800 | $1,048 |
| 2004 | $57,000 | $17,800 | $74,800 | $958 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
723 sqft
Lot size
3,485 sqft
ZIP code
50010
City
Ames
Street
Ridgewood Ave
Coordinates
42.03748, -93.62926
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,085
Gross rental yield
8.80%
Implied cap rate
5.72%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1516 Ridgewood Ave last sell?
1516 Ridgewood Ave most recently sold on Apr 12, 2024 for $148,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1516 Ridgewood Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1516 Ridgewood Ave (year 2025) is $116,100 with $1,658 in property tax.
How does 1516 Ridgewood Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 21.6% below the last sale price of $148,000.
When was 1516 Ridgewood Ave built?
1516 Ridgewood Ave was built in 1942.
How does 1516 Ridgewood Ave compare to others on Ridgewood Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Ridgewood Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Ridgewood Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1516 Ridgewood Ave?
1516 Ridgewood Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 723 sqft, 3,485 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1516 Ridgewood Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1516 Ridgewood Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1516 Ridgewood Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1516 Ridgewood Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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