Story County property record for 1439 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 619 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,280 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-450-120 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-450-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 619 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 619 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 354 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 265 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1439 SUMMIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:13 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1439 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1439 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5225 |
| Document Number | 201700009900 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00009900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2279 E 190TH ST UNIT 10, 10, AMES, IA 50010-9446 |
| Document Number | 201700009901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00009901 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $1,280.00 (+11.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,500 (+2.95%) Land $32,500 Building $86,000 | $118,500 (+2.95%) Land $32,500 Building $86,000 |
| 2024 | $1,146.00 (-32.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,100 Land $27,500 Building $87,600 | $115,100 Land $27,500 Building $87,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,700.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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