Ames IA
397 active listings out of 33K total properties we track across 18 Ames ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 397 currently-active listings in Ames, IA. Full dataset covers 33K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
ZIP codes in Ames
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Nearby cities
Other Iowa cities within driving distance.
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Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"city": "ames-ia",
"total_tracked": 32818,
"active": 397,
"median_list": 389990
}Ames, IA real estate: market summary
As of April 2026, Straply tracks 32,818 homes in Ames, IA, with 397 active for sale at a median list price of $389,990 (~$233/sq ft). Notably, most homes were built in the 2000s.
- Median list price
- $389,990
- Median $/sq ft
- $233
- Active listings
- 397
- Median sale price
- $337,900 (-7% YoY)
- Properties tracked
- 32,818
Frequently asked: Ames, IA real estate
What is the median home price in Ames?
The median list price in Ames, IA is $389,990 (about $233 per square foot), based on 397 active listings tracked by Straply as of April 2026.
What price range are homes in Ames?
Active listings in Ames, IA concentrate in: 44% $300k–$500k and 29% under $300k.
Are home prices in Ames going up or down?
The median sale price is $337,900, down 7% year over year. Straply tracked 855 sales here over the past 12 months.
How many homes are for sale in Ames?
Straply is tracking 397 active listings in Ames, IA out of 32,818 properties on record as of April 2026.
How old are the homes in Ames?
Most homes in Ames, IA were built in the 2000s. About 63% were built after 1980, while 10% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2026.
What types of homes are in Ames?
Ames, IA is mostly single-family homes (76% of listings). Also common: townhouses 7%, condos 6%.
How many bedrooms do homes in Ames typically have?
The most common size in Ames, IA is 4 bd.
What are the most active ZIP codes in Ames?
The ZIP codes with the most active listings in Ames, IA are 50014, 50010, 50003, 50011.
What areas are near Ames?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Slater, Huxley, Madrid, Gilbert.
Data as of April 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.