1501 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 1501 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 325 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$120,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,042 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-34-450-090`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-34-450-090`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	325 sqft Living Area
Game Room	Game Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Exterior Material	Vinyl
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	Deck Area
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-5227
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD BLOCK:3 LOT:10 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	84N
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	400

Owner

1501 Summit Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	604 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5833
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 22, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION
May 22, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION
Dec 21, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance VISION BANK OF IOWA
Nov 12, 2013	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 5, 2007	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20264363
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	May 22, 2026
Property Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Document Number	0000004363
Instrument Date	May 18, 2026
Instrument	20264363
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$19,311.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	604 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5833

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004364,
Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	20264364

Lender

Name	GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.37%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	May 22, 2026
Property Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Document Number	0202604363
Instrument Date	May 18, 2026
Instrument	20264363
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$19,311.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	604 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5833

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004364,
Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	20264364

Lender

Name	GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2018
Property Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Document Number	0201811476
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2018
Instrument	2018-11476
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227

Mortgage

Document Number	0201811477
Date	Dec 21, 2018
Instrument	2018-11477

Lender

Name	VISION BANK OF IOWA

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2029

November 2013: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2013
Property Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Document Number	201300013331
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2013
Instrument	2013-00013331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$58.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6 N HAZEL ST, GLENWOOD, IA 51534-1718

January 2007: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2007
Property Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Document Number	200700000174
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2007
Instrument	2007-00000174
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$62.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 SUMMIT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5227
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	200700000175
Date	Jan 5, 2007
Instrument	2007-00000175

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Summit Ave was $1,042, up 31.9% from the year before.

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,042.00 (+31.9%)	$75,700 Land $32,500 Building $43,200	$75,700 Land $32,500 Building $43,200
2024	$790.00
2023		$57,300 Land $16,600 Building $40,700	$57,300 Land $16,600 Building $40,700
2022	$1,118.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1501 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1501 Summit 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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