Story County property record for 1524 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2006 Mortgage Jun 2006 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-377-150 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-377-150 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,039 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 322 sqft |
| Basement Area | 346 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 401 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,136 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | HARRIMAN'S ADD AUDITOR PLAT BK 6 LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRIMAN'S ADD AUD PLAT PT BLK 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20235094 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 200600007829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006-00007829 |
| Name | NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.8% |
| Index | 6-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 15.8% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 200600007830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006-00007830 |
| Name | NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Document Number | 0202305094 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $263.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Document Number | 0202305095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05095 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
| Document Number | 0201909301 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1524 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5314 |
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 | $2,378.00 (-20.25%) | $172,900 (-15.9%) Land $40,700 Building $132,200 | $172,900 (-15.9%) Land $40,700 Building $132,200 |
| 2024 | $2,982.00 (+50.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $205,600 (+62.79%) Land $31,600 Building $174,000 | $205,600 (+62.79%) Land $31,600 Building $174,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,976.00 (+1.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,300 Land $31,600 Building $94,700 | |
| 2021 | $1,950.00 | $126,300 Land $31,600 Building $94,700 |
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 520 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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