Story County property record for 1137 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,137 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-204-130 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-204-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,162 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 437 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 437 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,137 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1137 NORTHWESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS N51' LOT 1 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1137 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5868 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1137 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5868 |
| Document Number | 0202202660 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1137 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5868 |
| Document Number | 0202202661 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02661 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $2,876.00 (+10.7%) | $209,100 (+16.75%) Land $39,900 Building $169,200 | $209,100 (+16.75%) Land $39,900 Building $169,200 |
| 2024 | $2,598.00 (+41.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $179,100 Land $27,400 Building $151,700 | $179,100 Land $27,400 Building $151,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,840.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 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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