Story County property record for 2004 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,112 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.584 acres (25,419 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $363,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,274 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-150-300 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-150-300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,220 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 140 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,419 sqft (0.584 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 795 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 544 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2004 GRAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-4904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | SECTION:35 TOWNSHIP:84 RANGE:24 BEG SW COR NW1/4 N202.85' E179.4' S205.7' W179.2' TO BEG EX STREETS AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN TWSP 84-24 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
2004 Grand Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2004 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20204130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2004 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4904 |
| Document Number | 0202004130 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2004 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4904 |
| Document Number | 0202004131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04131 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2004 Grand Ave was $7,274, down 0.5% 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 | $7,274.00 (-0.49%) | $529,000 Land $90,900 Building $438,100 | $529,000 Land $90,900 Building $438,100 |
| 2024 | $7,310.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,300 Land $84,900 Building $446,400 | $531,300 Land $84,900 Building $446,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,716.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2004 Grand Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 2004 Grand Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 501 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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