Story County property record for 1221 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $26 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-229-015 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-229-015 |
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| Lot Area | 6,013 sqft (0.138 acres) |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 1221 GRAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | IRWIN'S LOT 1 BLK 1 PARCEL A SLIDE 2 PG 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | IRWIN'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1221 Grand Ave, residential vacant land, is held in a trust.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2715 VALLEY VIEW RD, AMES, IA 50014-4501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1221 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Document Number | 0202402257 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-02257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2715 VALLEY VIEW RD, AMES, IA 50014-4501 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1221 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Document Number | 0202401855 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-01855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2715 VALLEY VIEW RD, AMES, IA 50014-4501 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Grand Ave was $26, down 93.5% 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 | $26.00 (-93.5%) | $1,900 Land $1,900 | $1,900 Land $1,900 |
| 2024 | $400.00 | ||
| 2023 | $27,600 Land $27,600 | $27,600 Land $27,600 | |
| 2022 | $464.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 Grand Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 risk around 1221 Grand 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 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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