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$546,699

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5 ba

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3,422

sq ft

478 W Riverside Rd, Ames, IA 50010

About this home

478 W Riverside Rd is a 3,422 square foot house on a 1.2 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ames data, we estimate the home's value is $546,699.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$546,699

$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($528K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$620,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,194 sq ft
4002 Edgewater Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$342,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,165 sq ft
4259 Purvis Ln, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$359,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,625 sq ft
2526 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$950,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,326 sq ft
1525 Top O Hollow Rd, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$470,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,016 sq ft
2133 Polk Dr, Ames, IA 50010
SOLD SEP 12, 2025
$425,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
3006 Briggs Cir, Ames, IA 50010

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Market trends in 50010, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

109

13 MoM

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Sale history for 478 W Riverside Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,016 (+4.2%)

$146,300 + $273,700

$420,000

2024

$4,816 (+3.2%)

$146,300 + $273,700

$420,000

2023

$4,666 (+0.6%)

$146,600 + $252,500

$399,100

2022

$4,638 (−6.8%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2021

$4,976 (−1.3%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2020

$5,042 (+14.8%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2019

$4,392 (+3.1%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2018

$4,262 (+1.3%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2017

$4,206 (+2.5%)

$82,500 + $182,600

$265,100

2016

$4,104 (+4.9%)

$82,500 + $182,600

$265,100

2014

$3,914

$82,500 + $174,200

$256,700

Tax history for 478 W Riverside Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,016 (+4.2%)

$146,300 + $273,700

$420,000

2024

$4,816 (+3.2%)

$146,300 + $273,700

$420,000

2023

$4,666 (+0.6%)

$146,600 + $252,500

$399,100

2022

$4,638 (−6.8%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2021

$4,976 (−1.3%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2020

$5,042 (+14.8%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2019

$4,392 (+3.1%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2018

$4,262 (+1.3%)

$110,500 + $213,800

$324,300

2017

$4,206 (+2.5%)

$82,500 + $182,600

$265,100

2016

$4,104 (+4.9%)

$82,500 + $182,600

$265,100

2014

$3,914

$82,500 + $174,200

$256,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1

Transitional Residential District

The R-1 Transitional Residential District is designed to provide a district for single-family detached dwellings between a rural and urban density. Subdivisions created within the R-1 district may also include community facilities and open space uses, with special provisions to protect the residential character of the District. This District is not intended to permit isolated rural dwellings incompatible with surrounding land uses and not in conformance with the Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan. The R-1 Transitional Residential District shall be located in the Urban Expansion Area or Rural Villages as shown on the C2C Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Cemetery
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,777
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Full

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1.5 Story
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,422
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,847
Building Sq. Ft: 4,434
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SECTION:23 TOWNSHIP:84 RANGE:24 SW SW BEG NW COR LOT 8 PURVIS SD NE292.5' SE 274.6' S225.2' NW TO BEG

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 810
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,272
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 330
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN
Acres: 1.2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,422
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Story County
APN: 0523330200

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gilbert Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.0mi

Gilbert Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Gilbert High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ames, IA • 50010

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$520,000 – $629,000

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Home values near 478 W Riverside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
424 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$266,815
496 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$565,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
413 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$590,340
423 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2439 Sq. Ft.	$680,074

Address	Redfin Estimate
469 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$579,133
501 West Riverside Road, Ames, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2183 Sq. Ft.	$558,865

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