Story County property record for 1297 S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.92 acres (432,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $746 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10-07-360-090 |
| Primary APN | 10-07-360-090 |
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| Lot Area | 432,115 sqft (9.92 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1297 S BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | GI |
| Legal Description | DAYTON PARK SD 5TH ADD OUTLOT B AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | DAYTON PARK SD 5TH ADD |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2098 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
1297 S Bell Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 S 16TH ST, A, AMES, IA 50010-8009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1297 S Bell Ave was $746, up 108.4% 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 | $746.00 (+108.38%) | $27,000 Land $27,000 | $27,000 Land $27,000 |
| 2024 | $358.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,100 Land $13,100 | $13,100 Land $13,100 | |
| 2022 | $362.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1297 S Bell Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
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 1297 S Bell Ave is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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