228 Russell Ave
Ames, IA 50010
2 bd 1 ba 1,077 sqft Built 1920 Lot 9,148 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$79,000
Oct 24, 2018
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | Sold | $141,000 | CentralIowa |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Price changed | $155,000 | CentralIowa |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Listed | $160,000 | CentralIowa |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Price changed | $160,000 | MLS #59004 |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Listed | $165,000 | MLS #59004 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Sold | $79,000 | MLS #19544 |
| Nov 27, 2007 | Sold | $67,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 6, 2005 | Sold | $79,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 5, 2005 | Listed | $87,900 | MLS #19544 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,500 | $58,300 | $172,800 | $1,708 |
| 2024 | $114,500 | $58,300 | $172,800 | $1,202 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | $24,200 | $84,700 | $1,480 |
| 2022 | $72,600 | $24,200 | $96,800 | $1,460 |
| 2021 | $72,600 | $24,200 | $96,800 | $1,528 |
| 2020 | $71,600 | $23,800 | $95,400 | $1,502 |
| 2019 | $71,600 | $23,800 | $95,400 | $1,686 |
| 2018 | $71,000 | $31,500 | $102,500 | $1,638 |
| 2017 | $71,000 | $31,500 | $102,500 | $1,182 |
| 2016 | $34,800 | $39,300 | $74,100 | $1,152 |
| 2015 | $34,800 | $39,300 | $74,100 | $1,110 |
| 2014 | $33,100 | $37,400 | $70,500 | $1,010 |
| 2013 | $31,200 | $35,300 | $66,500 | $980 |
| 2012 | $31,200 | $35,300 | $66,500 | $970 |
| 2009 | $31,200 | $35,300 | $66,500 | $848 |
| 2007 | $31,200 | $35,300 | $66,500 | $1,222 |
| 2006 | $59,900 | $35,300 | $95,200 | $1,364 |
| 2004 | $59,900 | $35,300 | $95,200 | $1,244 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,077 sqft
Lot size
9,148 sqft
ZIP code
50010
City
Ames
Street
Russell Ave
Coordinates
42.02058, -93.62789
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 228 Russell Ave last sell?
228 Russell Ave most recently sold on Oct 24, 2018 for $79,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 228 Russell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 228 Russell Ave (year 2025) is $172,800 with $1,708 in property tax.
How does 228 Russell Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 118.7% above the last sale price of $79,000.
When was 228 Russell Ave built?
228 Russell Ave was built in 1920.
How does 228 Russell Ave compare to others on Russell Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Russell Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Russell Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 228 Russell Ave?
228 Russell Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,077 sqft, 9,148 sqft lot single_family.
Is 228 Russell Ave a flip candidate?
No — 228 Russell Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 228 Russell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 228 Russell 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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