1213 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1213 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$255,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,960 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-03-226-050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-03-226-050`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,491 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	877 sqft
Basement Area	877 sqft
Finished Basement	474 sqft
Unfinished Basement	403 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1213 MARSTON AVE
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-5209
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	UCRM
Legal Description	GRAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:5 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	GRAND HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	900

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 14, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU
Jul 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 21, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20225789
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2022
Property Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209
Document Number	0202205789
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-05789
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$407.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209

Mortgage

Document Number	0202205790
Date	Jun 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-05790

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2018
Property Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209
Document Number	0201805966
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-05966
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209

Mortgage

Document Number	0201805967
Date	Jul 3, 2018
Instrument	2018-05967

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	354 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2017
Property Address	1213 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5209
Document Number	201700008517
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2017
Instrument	2017-00008517
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount from Assessment
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	PO BOX 190, OGDEN, IA 50212-0190

Mortgage

Document Number	201700008518
Date	Aug 21, 2017
Instrument	2017-00008518

Lender

Name	BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,960.00 (-14.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$235,100 (-8.73%) Land $39,000 Building $196,100	$235,100 (-8.73%) Land $39,000 Building $196,100
2024	$3,466.00 (+15.69%)
2023		$257,600 Land $47,600 Building $210,000	$257,600 Land $47,600 Building $210,000
2022	$2,996.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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