1217 Harding Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1217 Harding Ave, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Square Footage1,403 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
GarageDetached, 738 sqft
Last Sale$238,500 (2023)
Tax Bill$3,246.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-03-228-040

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,403 sqft Living Area
1st Floor825 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area825 sqft Basement
Finished Basement363 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement462 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Depth X Width120 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area738 sqft Garage
Deck Area60 sqft Deck
Patio Area336 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1217 HARDING AVE
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-5858
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionIRWINS ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:4 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionIRWIN'S ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Minor Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Story County records · APN 09-03-228-040

Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2767 US HIGHWAY 52, DECORAH, IA 52101-7702
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2022Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 03, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20239114
Prior Transfer DateSep 19, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000009681
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateDec 22, 2023
Property Address1217 HARDING AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5858
Document Number0202309114
Instrument DateDec 11, 2023
Instrument2023-09114
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$380.80
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address2767 US HIGHWAY 52, DECORAH, IA 52101-7702

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJul 13, 2022
Property Address1217 HARDING AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5858
Document Number0202206934
Instrument DateJun 17, 2022
Instrument2022-06934
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJul 13, 2022
Property Address1217 HARDING AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5858
Document Number0202206935
Instrument DateJun 17, 2022
Instrument2022-06935
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1217 HARDING AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5858

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,246.00$244,800 (+9.38%) Land $39,000 Building $205,800$244,800 (+9.38%) Land $39,000 Building $205,800
2024$3,246.00 (+7.98%)
2023$223,800 Land $44,700 Building $179,100$223,800 Land $44,700 Building $179,100
2022$3,006.00

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