1017 Kennedy St, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1017 Kennedy St, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.052 acres (2,280 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$3,686 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Line of Credit
Apr 2023 Mortgage
+ 10 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-27-453-060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-27-453-060

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,456 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area601 sqft
Basement Area855 sqft
Finished Basement566 sqft
Unfinished Basement289 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area2,280 sqft (0.052 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 24 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area132 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1017 KENNEDY ST
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-4247
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeF-PRD
Legal DescriptionNORTH PARK VILLA LOT:52 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township84N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionNORTH PARK VILLA
Legal Lot Number52
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract300

Owner

1017 Kennedy St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GREATER IOWA CU
Apr 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
May 23, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Apr 28, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
F&M BANK IOWA
Jul 23, 2009Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
VALLEY BANK
Dec 1, 2014Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CO
Mar 16, 2009Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IOWA
Jan 15, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Oct 25, 2021Affidavit, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Oct 25, 2021Deed, Transfer
Oct 25, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER IOWA CU
Jun 9, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 25, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202113579
Prior Transfer DateOct 19, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0202113581
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201700002972
DateApr 5, 2017
Instrument2017-00002972
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueApr 4, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202302353
DateApr 21, 2023
Instrument2023-02353
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueApr 21, 2033

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247

Mortgage

Document Number0202503853
DateMay 23, 2025
Instrument2025-03853
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJun 2, 2040

April 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number200500004488
DateApr 28, 2005
Instrument2005-00004488
Lender
NameF&M BANK IOWA
AddressMARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueApr 4, 2015
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2009: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number200900009169
DateJul 23, 2009
Instrument2009-00009169
Lender
NameVALLEY BANK
TypeBank
AddressMOLINE, IL 61265
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2039

December 2014: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201400010651
DateDec 1, 2014
Instrument2014-00010651
Lender
NameNATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50391
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueDec 1, 2034

March 2009: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number200900002767
DateMar 16, 2009
Instrument2009-00002767
Lender
NameFIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IOWA
TypeBank
AddressFORT DODGE, IA 50501
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247

Mortgage

Document Number0202500354
DateJan 15, 2025
Instrument2025-00354
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueJan 15, 2035

October 2021: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateOct 25, 2021
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Document Number0202113578
Instrument DateOct 19, 2021
Instrument2021-13578
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202113581
DateOct 25, 2021
Instrument2021-13581
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateOct 25, 2021
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Document Number0202113579
Instrument DateOct 19, 2021
Instrument2021-13579
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$335.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateOct 25, 2021
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Document Number0202113579
Instrument DateOct 19, 2021
Instrument2021-13579
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$335.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247

Mortgage

Document Number0202113581
DateOct 25, 2021
Instrument2021-13581
Lender
NameGREATER IOWA CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJun 9, 2020
Property Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247
Document Number0202006082
Instrument DateJun 3, 2020
Instrument2020-06082
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$255.20
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1017 KENNEDY ST, AMES, IA 50010-4247

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1017 Kennedy St was $3,686 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.8% from the year before.

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,686.00 (+9.77%) Homeowner's exemption$279,000 Land $51,300 Building $227,700$279,000 Land $51,300 Building $227,700
2024$3,358.00
2023$241,700 Land $45,800 Building $195,900$241,700 Land $45,800 Building $195,900
2022$2,932.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1017 Kennedy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1017 Kennedy St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink.

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