Story County property record for 1023 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,101 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,446 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-231-080 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-231-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,101 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1023 MARSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | BAIRD'S ADD BLOCK:4 LOT:8 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAIRD'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-03-231-080
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5860 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125671 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005671 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $183,200 (+2.46%) Land $40,600 Building $142,600 | $183,200 (+2.46%) Land $40,600 Building $142,600 |
| 2024 | $2,446.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,800 Land $37,300 Building $141,500 | $178,800 Land $37,300 Building $141,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,358.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 565 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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