Story County property record for 1506 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,149 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.431 acres (18,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Refinance Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-200-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-200-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,149 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,897 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,993 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 779 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,795 sqft (0.431 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 65 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1506 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD LOTS 14 & 15 & W32' LOT 16 BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1506 13th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2014.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1506 13TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1506 13TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0201900765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00765 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1506 13TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202006186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-06186 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1506 13th St was $6,808 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.6% 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 | $6,808.00 (+23.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $506,000 Land $85,500 Building $420,500 | $506,000 Land $85,500 Building $420,500 |
| 2024 | $5,508.00 | ||
| 2023 | $390,000 Land $79,300 Building $310,700 | $390,000 Land $79,300 Building $310,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,190.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1506 13th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 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 1506 13th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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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