Is Ames, NE 68621 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ames is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ames housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Dodge County, NE

Population	204
Median income	$93,235
Average income	$133,477
Owner-occupied	86% of homes
Median year built	1985

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), hail (very high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 68621; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Dodge 68633 $102 /sq ft Fremont 68025Seller’s market $165 /sq ft Hooper 68031Seller’s market $124 /sq ft Nickerson 68044Seller’s market $149 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ames real estate

What are property taxes in Ames?

About 1.27% of a home’s value a year in Dodge County, or roughly $5,080 on a $400,000 home.

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