Story County property record for 1218 Marston Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-227-120 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-227-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 987 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| 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 | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1218 MARSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5269 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:2 LOT:13 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5269 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202115119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1218 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5269 |
| Document Number | 0202115119 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-15119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $352.80 |
| 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 | 1218 MARSTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5269 |
| Document Number | 0202115120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-15120 |
| Name | FORTRESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $3,066.00 (-7.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $233,900 (-2.22%) Land $39,000 Building $194,900 | $233,900 (-2.22%) Land $39,000 Building $194,900 |
| 2024 | $3,322.00 (+7.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $239,200 Land $48,200 Building $191,000 | $239,200 Land $48,200 Building $191,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,092.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 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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