$1,155
- 1 bd
- 1 ba
- - sqft
525 Welch Ave #3
Specific data for this location is not currently available. The data shown is for the surrounding area.
Ames, IA Housing Market
$298,144
2.4% 1-yrThe average Ames, IA home value is $298,144, up 2.4% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 24 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Ames Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $298,144
1-Year Value Change: +2.4%
(Data through October 31, 2026)
Ames Housing Market Overview
1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 195 ()
New Listings: 56 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.992 ()
Median Sale Price: $322,833 ()
Median List Price: $357,650 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 24.8% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 55.5% ()
Median Days to Pending: 24 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
How does this data help me?
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Move forward with a local partner
Zillow is more than a place to browse homes. It’s a place to connect with a local agent, explore financing solutions, schedule home tours, understand your buying and selling power, and more.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact on your credit score.
An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Ames Rental Market Trends
Average Rent: $1,331 ()
National Average Rent: $1,913 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: 1.3% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 1.9% ()
How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
50012 For Rent Listings
View 50012 for rent listings
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in Ames, IA?
The median home value in Ames, IA is $298,144 as of October 2026. This represents a 0.1% decrease compared to last month and a 2.4% increase year-over-year.
How have home values changed in Ames, IA?
Home values in Ames, IA have decreased by 0.1% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year.
How do home values in Ames, IA compare to Story County, Iowa, and the national average?
The median home value in Ames, IA ($298,144) compares to: Story County ($289,336), Iowa ($234,795), and the U.S. national median ($364,288).
