Story County property record for 1012 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 904 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-202-180 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-202-180 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 882 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,324 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 449 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1012 RIDGEWOOD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD ADD LOT:12 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-03-202-180
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 RIDGEWOOD AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL |
| Dec 06, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20228697 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1012 RIDGEWOOD AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5828 |
| Document Number | 0202208697 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-08697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $351.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1012 RIDGEWOOD AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5828 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202208698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-08698 |
| Name | FRONTIER FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1012 RIDGEWOOD AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5828 |
| Document Number | 0202115203 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-15203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $197.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1410 CRESCENT ST, AMES, IA 50010-5214 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,350.00 | $198,100 (+22.28%) Land $34,600 Building $163,500 | $198,100 (+22.28%) Land $34,600 Building $163,500 |
| 2024 | $2,350.00 (+14.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $162,000 Land $32,700 Building $129,300 | $162,000 Land $32,700 Building $129,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,050.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191690009001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 3 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force 3 of 3 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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