Story County property record for 1232 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,414 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-225-160 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-225-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 554 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,870 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1232 NORTHWESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UCRM |
| Legal Description | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS BLOCK:1 LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | J L STEVENS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1232 Northwestern Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2008 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1232 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20084191 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1232 NORTHWESTERN AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5256 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202202388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02388 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1232 Northwestern Ave was $2,414 with a homeowner's exemption, down 19% 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 | $2,414.00 (-18.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,400 Land $38,200 Building $148,200 | $186,400 Land $38,200 Building $148,200 |
| 2024 | $2,980.00 | ||
| 2023 | $215,600 Land $35,500 Building $180,100 | $215,600 Land $35,500 Building $180,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,240.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1232 Northwestern 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 1232 Northwestern 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 99.8% 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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