Story County property record for 1209 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,656 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Foreclosure Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-225-060 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-225-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 545 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 895 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 759 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,130 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1209 CURTISS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:4 LOT:6 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-03-225-060
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20234870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202300505 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1209 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5235 |
| Document Number | 0202304870 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04870 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $306.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5235 |
| Document Number | 0202304871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04871 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 12.8% |
| Document Number | 0202304872 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04872 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2030 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1209 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5235 |
| Document Number | 0202300505 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3434 VALLEY VIEW RD, AMES, IA 50014-4613 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,656.00 | $262,900 (+4.28%) Land $39,800 Building $223,100 | $262,900 (+4.28%) Land $39,800 Building $223,100 |
| 2024 | $3,656.00 (+42.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $252,100 (+53.07%) Land $41,200 Building $210,900 | $252,100 (+53.07%) Land $41,200 Building $210,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,564.00 (+1.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $164,700 Land $41,200 Building $123,500 | |
| 2021 | $2,532.00 | $164,700 Land $41,200 Building $123,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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