Story County property record for 121 Cherry Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-11-225-120 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-225-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,520 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 121 CHERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HOC |
| Legal Description | WEARTHS ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:8 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEARTH'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-11-225-120
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 05, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 05, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20259020 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202500632 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Document Number | 0202509020 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-09020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $157.60 |
| 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 | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Document Number | 0202509022 |
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| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-09022 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Document Number | 0202500632 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2024 |
| Property Address | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
| Document Number | 0202406401 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-06401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.60 |
| 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 | 121 CHERRY AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6630 |
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 | $1,150.00 | $101,900 (+28.5%) Land $55,400 Building $46,500 | $101,900 (+28.5%) Land $55,400 Building $46,500 |
| 2024 | $1,150.00 (-21.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,300 (-8.64%) Land $21,700 Building $57,600 | $79,300 (-8.64%) Land $21,700 Building $57,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,460.00 (+1.25%) | $86,800 Land $21,700 Building $65,100 | |
| 2021 | $1,442.00 | $86,800 Land $21,700 Building $65,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 107 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 107 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 291 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 55,177 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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