Government Auctions in Ames, IA
25 live government surplus auctions in Ames, Iowa - vehicles, equipment, electronics, and more from federal, state, and local agencies, all in one feed.
Every lot is sold directly by a government agency - via GSA Auctions, HUD, GovDeals, and others - with no buyer fees or middleman costs added by GovAuctions. Pickup is typically in or near Ames, making it easy to inspect before bidding and transport after winning.
Last updated: 2026-08-10
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Ames Auctions by Category
2020 Chevrolet Suburban
$5,450Vehicles
Ames, IA · 22 bids
2015 Chevrolet Express 15-Passenger Van
$8,500Vehicles
Ames, IA · 21 bids
Resistar Subsurface System with ABEM Terrameter and Booster
$400Medical
Ames, IA · 18 bids
Ingersoll Rand
$1,450Tools
Ames, IA · 9 bids
Thermo Scientific Revco UXF Ultra-Low Temp Freezer
$260Medical
Ames, IA · 8 bids
Pan packer
$52Other
Ames, IA · 7 bids
samsung laptop memory cards
$52Electronics
Ames, IA · 6 bids
Ritter 223 Examination Table
$46Furniture
Ames, IA · 3 bids
Bruker Microflex LT/SH MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer System
$30Medical
Ames, IA · 1 bid
Miller Welder Dialarc 250
$250Tools
Ames, IA · 1 bid
HUD Home — 613 Meadow Place, Ames, IA 50010
$95,200Real Estate
Ames, IA
2 - 60 Gallon Valley equipment tanks
$50Tools
Ames, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Ames?
- Government surplus auctions in Ames, Iowa are listed on official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and HUD HomeStore (foreclosed homes), plus state and local agencies. GovAuctions aggregates Ames listings into one searchable feed.
- What kinds of items can I buy at government auctions in Ames?
- Vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, and real estate are all commonly auctioned in the Ames area. Inventory rotates daily as agencies cycle out fleet vehicles, IT equipment, and other surplus property.
- Are auctions in Ames open to everyone?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions are public - anyone can register on the official auction platform and bid. Most items can be picked up locally in the Ames area, though some federal surplus may require travel to a regional GSA pickup point.
- Can I search auctions near Ames by ZIP code and distance?
- Yes. This page covers Ames itself, but most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually matters more than city limits. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, or 100 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search around Ames also surfaces lots in neighboring towns - and just over the Iowa state line - that a city or state listing alone would miss.