Story County property record for 1205 Scott Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,866 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-226-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-226-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 786 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,655 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1205 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | SECTION:05 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 AUD PLAT N1/2 NE LOT 3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR'S PLAT NE1/4 SECTION 5-83-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1205 Scott Ave, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 TOP O HOLLOW RD, AMES, IA 50010-4148 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1205 Scott Ave was $2,866.
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 | $2,866.00 | $240,500 Land $63,300 Building $177,200 | $240,500 Land $63,300 Building $177,200 |
| 2024 | $2,866.00 | ||
| 2023 | $197,600 Land $38,900 Building $158,700 | $197,600 Land $38,900 Building $158,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,616.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1205 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 1205 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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