Story County property record for 1206 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,279 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,040 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-225-100 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-225-100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,279 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 861 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 861 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 439 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 422 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1206 NORTHWESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS BLOCK:1 LOT:7 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1206 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,040.00 (-4.28%) | $221,100 (+1.01%) Land $32,500 Building $188,600 | $221,100 (+1.01%) Land $32,500 Building $188,600 |
| 2024 | $3,176.00 (+39.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $218,900 Land $33,800 Building $185,100 | $218,900 Land $33,800 Building $185,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,272.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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