Story County property record for 121 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 919 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-10-200-080 |
| Primary APN | 09-10-200-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 919 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 316 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 555 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 121 S RUSSELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5969 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | LINCOLN'S ADD BLOCK:1 LOT:13 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
121 S Russell Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3505 SW SAWGRASS PKWY, ANKENY, IA 50023-9782 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201910491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 121 S RUSSELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5969 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202105602 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-05602 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 121 S RUSSELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5969 |
| Document Number | 0201910491 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-10491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 RUSSELL RD, AMES, IA 50014 |
| Document Number | 0201910493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-10493 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 S Russell Ave was $2,478, up 4.6% 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 | $2,478.00 (+4.65%) | $180,200 Land $45,500 Building $134,700 | $180,200 Land $45,500 Building $134,700 |
| 2024 | $2,368.00 | ||
| 2023 | $163,300 Land $36,500 Building $126,800 | $163,300 Land $36,500 Building $126,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,452.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 S Russell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 121 S Russell Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 170 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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