Story County property record for 1729 Ledges Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,675 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-22-105-140 |
| Primary APN | 05-22-105-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,675 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,675 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,235 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,675 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,106 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1729 LEDGES DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-9541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | QUARRY ESTATES SD 2ND ADD LOT:13 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | QUARRY ESTATES SD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
1729 Ledges Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2024.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1729 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114382 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202405947 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 1729 LEDGES DR, AMES, IA 50010-9541 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202013258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-13258 |
| Name | CITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1729 Ledges Dr was $8,454 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.6% 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 | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,454.00 (+2.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $544,300 Land $113,800 Building $430,500 | $544,300 Land $113,800 Building $430,500 |
| 2024 | $8,236.00 | ||
| 2023 | $513,200 Land $104,800 Building $408,400 | $513,200 Land $104,800 Building $408,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1729 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 1729 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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