1202 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1202 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$159,000 (Oct 2006)
Tax Bill$3,396 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-03-225-090

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-03-225-090

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,707 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,004 sqft
Basement Area1,004 sqft
Finished Basement399 sqft
Unfinished Basement605 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1202 NORTHWESTERN AVE
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-5256
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeUCRM
Legal DescriptionJ L STEVENS HEIGHTS BLOCK:1 LOT:8 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionJ L STEVENS HEIGHTS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of October 15, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1202 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 13, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 13, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200612663
Last Transfer DateSep 10, 2026
Transfer Doc0000008305
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateSep 11, 2026
Property Address1202 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256
Document Number0000008305
Instrument DateSep 10, 2026
Instrument20268305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address1202 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$3,396.00 (-15.35%)$247,000 (-10.7%) Land $32,500 Building $214,500$247,000 (-10.7%) Land $32,500 Building $214,500
2024$4,012.00 (+22.24%)
2023$276,600 Land $48,800 Building $227,800$276,600 Land $48,800 Building $227,800
2022$3,282.00

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

Flood

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

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 565 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

May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.

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