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908 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Old Town, Story
Building in Old Town
2 Stories
Built in 1925
Nearby Active Listings
Welcome to 908 Douglas Avenue, a building located in Old Town, Story in Ames, IA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1925. There are a total of 2 floors. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $31,300. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $154,100. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $185,400. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $185,400. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $31,300. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. Are you a fan of fireplaces? Good news! This property has one single fireplace. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Policies
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Facts
General
Year Built
1925
Effective Year Built
1925
Total Rooms
5
Bedroom Count
2
Bathroom Count
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Partial Bathrooms
2
Building Condition
Average
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
Frame
Building Style
unknown
Exterior Walls Type
Wood
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Gable
Roof Cover Type
Composition shingle
Floor Count
2
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Full basement
Basement Area
958
Garage Type
Detached
Garage Square Area
216
Parking Space Count
1
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
Open porch
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
ROBB'S SD
Land Acres
0.096
Standard Land Use Code
Single family residential
County Land Use Code
unknown
Legal Description 1
ROBB'S SD LOT:2 AMES
Ownership
Current Owner's Name
SCHAFFER JUDE M
Owner Address - City
AMES
Owner Address - State
IA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
50010
Owner First Name
JUDE
Owner Last Name
SCHAFFER
Owner Middle Name
M
Is Owner Occupied
Owner-occupied property
Neighborhood
School District Name
Ames Community School District
School Tax School District
AMES COMMUNITY
Census Tract
000900
Census Block Code
2019
Census Group
2
Census Year
2020
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
218
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA
Census - County FIPS
19169
Census - Full FIPS
191690009002019
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
11180
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Ames, IA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
1901855
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
19
Census Tract Code
000900
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
KG
School District - Unified - LEA Code
1903540
School District - Unified - Name
Ames Community School District
Zoning
Zoning
RM
Geography
Assessors Map Reference
PM 902206200
District
01001
Parcel
09-02-206-200
Lot
2
Lot Code
unknown
Meridian
SEC 02 TWN 83N RNG 24W
Municipality
AMES CITY
Latitude
42.0304
Longitude
-93.6103
FIPS
19169
Mailing Carrier Code
C022
Mailing Full Street Address
908 DUFF AVE
Mailing House Number
908
Mailing Street Mode
AVE
Mailing Street
DUFF
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
5742
Geo Status Code
unknown
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-01-24 00:04:11
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 1,629 square feet. The building itself has 1,629 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 908 Douglas Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Old Town area have a median price of $795. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $795. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $795. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently no studio listings being advertised in the area.
  • There is currently a single advertised one bedroom listing.
  • There are currently no two bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
  • There are currently no three bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
  • There are currently no four bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
About The Area
908 Douglas Avenue is located in 50010. There are 32,111 people living here. There are 13,972 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 2.82 people. According to the census, 49% are currently renting while 51% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 29.3 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 17% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 65.6%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $49,422. Most folks will commute by car for around 16.6 minutes. Finally, we know that 15% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 31% and 28% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Story County, Iowa has a population of 94,834 people. Based on census records, there are 36,544 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 2.86 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 25.8 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 10% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 47% rent while 53% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 18% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 28% have a Bachelor's degree and 22% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 63.9%. Those employed, have a median income of $51,201. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 17.5 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Ames, IA Urban Area. The urban area is home to 65,744 people. A total of 25,246 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 2.8 people. About 12% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 32% have their Bachelor's and 30% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 13% of the population. Speaking of your commute, 62% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $41,959 per year. The median population age has been listed at 23.3 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 59% of the population while homeowners are at about 41% of the population.
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PUBLIC TRANSIT
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Duff Avenue at 9th Street Eastbound (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
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Duff Avenue at 9th Street Westbound (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
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Mary Greely Hospital Southbound (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
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Mary Greely Hospital Northbound (670 ft - 3 min walk)
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Duff Avenue at 8th Street Westbound (770 ft - 3 min walk)
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Meeker Elementary School  •  0.72 mi
300 20th Street, Ames, IA 50010
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades KG to 5
Ames Community School District
Ames Middle School  •  3.03 mi
3915 Mortensen Road, Ames, IA 50014
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Ames Community School District
Ames High School  •  1.46 mi
1921 Ames High Drive, Ames, IA 50010
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Ames Community School District
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