Story County property record for 1203 Scott Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.582 acres (25,339 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-226-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-226-050 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,339 sqft (0.582 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BLOCK:83 LOT:24 AUD PLAT N1/2 NE E332.7' LOT 4 EX S60' E207.7' AND EX W127' E332.7' AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR'S PLAT NE1/4 SECTION 5-83-24 |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1203 Scott Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235622 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201700007469 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00007469 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Document Number | 0202305622 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $451.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Document Number | 0202305623 |
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| Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05623 |
| Name | FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Document Number | 0201904370 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Document Number | 0201904372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04372 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
| Document Number | 0201904371 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1203 SCOTT AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1203 Scott Ave was $4,070, up 18.3% 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 | $4,070.00 (+18.31%) | $295,900 Land $69,700 Building $226,200 | $295,900 Land $69,700 Building $226,200 |
| 2024 | $3,440.00 | ||
| 2023 | $237,100 Land $47,300 Building $189,800 | $237,100 Land $47,300 Building $189,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1203 Scott 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 1203 Scott Ave is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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