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Commercial Land with Existing Buildings
Updated: Aug 28
Commercial Land with Existing Buildings

2622 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

$2,950,000
22,580 sqft 2.10 AC lot
Approximately 2.1 +/- acres of commercial land
Existing improvements total 22,580 square feet
10,406 SF building measuring approximately 86' x 121'
12,174 SF annex with a 3,472 SF full basement
Annex has existing multi‑tenant occupancy
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Ames Development Land Opportunity
Updated: Apr 16
Ames Development Land Opportunity

26107 530th Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$1,430,000
7.50 AC lot
Over 7.5 acres of land suitable for development.
Highly desirable location.
Minutes from Jack Trice Stadium.
Close proximity to ISU Research Park.
Near Iowa State University.
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Highway-Oriented Commercial Land
Highway-Oriented Commercial Land

1820 S Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$1,650,000
18.43 AC lot

Level acreage with HOC zoning and public water and sewer service.

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Commercial Land with Existing Buildings
Commercial Land with Existing Buildings

2622 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

$2,950,000
22,580 sqft

Campustown Service Center zoning is identified for high-density residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use redevelopment.

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Commercial Land Near Medical Center
Commercial Land Near Medical Center

1415 Baltimore Drive, Ames, IA 50010

$200,000
0.93 AC lot

HOC-zoned parcel offers public water and sewer with land lease and custom build-to-suit options.

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Ames Commercial Land For Sale
Ames Commercial Land For Sale

3610 University Boulevard, Ames, IA 50010

$375,000
1.00 AC lot

High-visibility commercial land in front of fitness center in Ames.

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Livestock Farm with Loafing Sheds
Livestock Farm with Loafing Sheds

25595 Sand Hill Trail, Ames, IA 50010

$1,750,000
70.00 AC lot

Pasture-based agricultural property with livestock improvements, fencing, paddocks, waterers, and multiple covered structures.

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Campustown Redevelopment Opportunity Near ISU
Campustown Redevelopment Opportunity Near ISU

218 Welch Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

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4,576 sqft 0.65 AC lot

Commercial land for redevelopment near Iowa State University campus.

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A-1 Agricultural Land
A-1 Agricultural Land

26107 530th Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$1,430,000
7.50 AC lot

A-1-zoned farmland with public sewer and septic tank options near Iowa State University and ISU Research Park.

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Commercial Land with Stormwater Detention
Commercial Land with Stormwater Detention

1815 Isaac Newton Drive, Lot #2, Ames, IA 50010

$1,332,936
4.07 AC lot

Commercial acreage with regional stormwater detention, public water and sewer, and access near hotels.

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Ames Land Parcel For Sale
Ames Land Parcel For Sale

North Dakota Ave., Ames, IA 50014

$741,510
31.09 AC lot

Two parcels of land totaling 31.09 acres in Ames, Iowa.

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HOC Commercial Land
HOC Commercial Land

311 SE 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010

$375,000
1.28 AC lot

Highway-oriented commercial zoning supports a range of commercial land uses in Ames.

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Drive-Through Commercial Land
Drive-Through Commercial Land

1810 Isaac Newton Drive, Lot #4, Ames, IA 50010

$524,454
0.86 AC lot

Centrally positioned commercial parcel with public water and sewer service available.

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Commercial Land with Build Options
Commercial Land with Build Options

1415 Baltimore Dr, Ames, IA 50010

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0.93 AC lot

Commercial land offered with land lease and custom build-to-suit options near major regional access.

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Commercial Land with Stormwater Detention
Commercial Land with Stormwater Detention

1907 Isaac Newton Drive, Lot #2, Ames, IA 50010

$1,207,476
3.80 AC lot

Commercial land with included stormwater detention and public water and sewer service near the Dayton exit.

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Commercial Land with Highway Access
Commercial Land with Highway Access

310 S 17th Street, Ames, IA 50010

$617,775
1.18 AC lot

HOC-zoned parcel with public water, public sewer, and cable availability.

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Development Land Parcel
Development Land Parcel

26107 530th Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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326,700 sqft 7.50 AC lot

More than 7.5 acres of development land near Jack Trice Stadium, ISU Research Park, and Iowa State University.

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Commercial Land Across From Menards
Commercial Land Across From Menards

605 SE 16th St Lot 1, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000
2.73 AC lot

Public water and sewer serve the site, with natural gas available.

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Ag-Zoned Agricultural Land
Ag-Zoned Agricultural Land

25595 Sand Hill Trail, Ames, IA 50010

$1,750,000

Agricultural land with Ag zoning in Ames, Iowa.

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Commercial Land Across From Menards
Commercial Land Across From Menards

731 SE 16th St Lot 3, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000
2.79 AC lot

Public water and sewer serve this commercially designated land near major transportation routes.

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Level Development-Ready Commercial Land
Level Development-Ready Commercial Land

3610 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010

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1.00 AC lot

Level commercial lot with existing paved parking, positioned directly in front of a racquet and fitness center.

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Commercial Land Across From Menards
Commercial Land Across From Menards

701 SE 16th St Lot 2, Ames, IA 50010

$695,000
2.79 AC lot

Commercial parcel with public water, public sewer, and natural gas availability.

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Zoned Commercial Land Parcel
Zoned Commercial Land Parcel

2400-2500 SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010

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3.07 AC lot

3.07-acre parcel zoned HOC with frontage on US Highway 30 and exposure near restaurants and hotels.

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Industrial Land with Rail Access
Industrial Land with Rail Access

4120 E 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010

$4,900,000
22.38 AC lot

Pad-ready industrial site with GI zoning, public utilities, and highway access for manufacturing or logistics development.

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Ames, IA Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 79 land for sale in Ames, IA, showcased through 79 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 12,522,893 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $36,532,258.

Sale prices for lots in Ames, IA start at $82,500, averaging $629,866, and reaching up to $4,900,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Residential land & home lots 35
Commercial land 34
Industrial land 11
Agricultural land / Farmland 3

Demographics Overview

Population 71K
Population Growth (5Y) +1.2%
Median Household Income $61,665
College Educated 81.6%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Identify Ames submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

Neighborhood Average Price
50014 $213.5K
50010 $1.3M

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.40%
Property Tax per SF $22.54 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.15 pp below county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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