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$380,015$268 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $277,000 on Sep 25, 2019

5324 ROWLING DR

AMES, IA 50014
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,417 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$380K
$350K low$410K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$277,000 · Sep 25, 2019
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$261,015
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$208,812
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.31%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$119,000
AVAILA BANK · recorded Oct 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,546 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$324,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$323,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$324,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Edwards Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Ames Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50014These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.690 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5324 Rowling Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Story County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Story County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Story County

What homes are worth in Ames 50014

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$129K$867K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Ames 50014.

How it measures up in Ames 50014

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50014.

Estimated value$380,015
CheaperTypical $292,034Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,417 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 5324 Rowling Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50014Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$380,01566% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26881% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,417 ft²47% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac43% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than201893% of homes95% of homes

About 5324 Rowling Dr

How much is 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA is $380,015 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $350,346 to $409,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA last sell?

5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA last sold on Sep 25, 2019 for $277,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA?

5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,417 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA built?

5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA?

5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA is assigned to Edwards Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ames High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50014?

Among the 8,241 homes in Ames 50014, it is worth more than 66% of them ($380,015 against a typical $292,034), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($268 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,417 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2018 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5324 Rowling Dr, Ames, IA was $4,546. The county assessed it at $324,000.

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