Story County property record for 1214 Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-226-140 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-226-140 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| 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 | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1214 CURTISS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:12 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-03-226-140
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING LLC |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PREMIER LENDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253972 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1214 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202013942 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-13942 |
| Name | PREMIER LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1214 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5236 |
| Document Number | 0201806366 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-06366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1214 CURTISS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5236 |
| Document Number | 0201806367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-06367 |
| Name | PREMIER LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
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 | $2,814.00 Homeowner's exemption | $256,900 (+25.81%) Land $39,000 Building $217,900 | $256,900 (+25.81%) Land $39,000 Building $217,900 |
| 2024 | $2,814.00 (+2.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $204,200 Land $42,900 Building $161,300 | $204,200 Land $42,900 Building $161,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,734.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 565 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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