Story County property record for 1629 Ledges Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Construction Loan Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-22-105-090 |
| Primary APN | 05-22-105-090 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,616 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,808 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 793 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1629 LEDGES DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-9540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | QUARRY ESTATES SD 2ND ADD LOT:8 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | QUARRY ESTATES SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
1629 Ledges Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1629 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20207796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1629 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0201907990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-07990 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1629 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9540 |
| Document Number | 0202007796 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-07796 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $551.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1629 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9540 |
| Document Number | 0202007797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-07797 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1629 Ledges Dr was $7,966 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12.3% 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 | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,966.00 (-12.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $513,600 Land $100,500 Building $413,100 | $513,600 Land $100,500 Building $413,100 |
| 2024 | $9,082.00 | ||
| 2023 | $564,900 Land $101,000 Building $463,900 | $564,900 Land $101,000 Building $463,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1629 Ledges Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1629 Ledges Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Nextlink.
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