Story County property record for 103 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,058 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,370 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-480-150 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-480-150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 103 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ATHLETIC PARK ADD S60' LOT 37 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ATHLETIC PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
103 Howard Ave is held in a trust since February 2022.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 SCOTT AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243-1919 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20083904 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 103 Howard Ave was $2,370, up 31.8% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,370.00 (+31.81%) | $172,400 Land $48,000 Building $124,400 | $172,400 Land $48,000 Building $124,400 |
| 2024 | $1,798.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,000 Land $24,100 Building $99,900 | $124,000 Land $24,100 Building $99,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 103 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 103 Howard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies.
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