Story County property record for 139 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 6 ba · 3,766 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-353-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-353-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 19 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,766 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 139 SHELDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | SECTION:04 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 E1/2 LOT 5 L13 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | W1/2 SW1/4 SECTION 4-83-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4099 CANDLEWOOD PL, NEWBURGH, IN 47630-2267 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,614.00 (-22.71%) | $408,300 (-18.47%) Land $67,500 Building $340,800 | $408,300 (-18.47%) Land $67,500 Building $340,800 |
| 2024 | $7,264.00 (+63.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $500,800 Land $216,400 Building $284,400 | $500,800 Land $216,400 Building $284,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,434.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 129 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: ICS Advanced Technologies.
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