1126 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1126 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,120 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$204,500 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,470 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-03-231-260`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-03-231-260`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	718 sqft
Basement Area	718 sqft
Unfinished Basement	704 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,120 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 51 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1126 CURTISS AVE
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-5853
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	UCRM
Legal Description	BAIRD'S ADD BLOCK:4 LOT:26 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	BAIRD'S ADD
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	900

Owner

1126 Curtiss Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC
Jul 24, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE PROS INC
Jan 27, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20186704
Last Transfer Date	Oct 7, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000013069
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2021
Property Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853
Document Number	0202113069
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	2021-13069
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853

Mortgage

Document Number	0202113070
Date	Oct 13, 2021
Instrument	2021-13070

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2018
Property Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853
Document Number	0201806704
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	2018-06704
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0201806705
Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	2018-06705

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE PROS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	354 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2017
Property Address	1126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5853
Document Number	201700000798
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2017
Instrument	2017-00000798
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$309.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	126 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010

Mortgage

Document Number	201700000799
Date	Jan 27, 2017
Instrument	2017-00000799

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1126 Curtiss Ave was $3,470 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,470.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$263,200 Land $39,800 Building $223,400	$263,200 Land $39,800 Building $223,400
2024	$3,416.00
2023		$245,700 Land $49,500 Building $196,200	$245,700 Land $49,500 Building $196,200
2022	$3,180.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1126 Curtiss Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1979 · 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 1126 Curtiss Ave 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 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: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.

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