Story County property record for 209 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,746 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,193 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-11-102-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-102-040 |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 209 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-7010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | S-SMD |
| Legal Description | BLACKS 2ND ADD BLOCK:8 LOT:5 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
209 Washington Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 WASHINGTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-7010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CITY STATE BANK |
| May 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510177 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202100731 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 209 WASHINGTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-7010 |
| Document Number | 0202100731 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-00731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3101 HARRISON RD, AMES, IA 50010-1122 |
| Document Number | 0202100732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00732 |
| Name | CITY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 209 WASHINGTON AVE, AMES, IA 50010-7010 |
| Document Number | 201700004459 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00004459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $383.20 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3101 HARRISON RD, AMES, IA 50010-1122 |
| Document Number | 201700004460 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00004460 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Washington Ave was $3,628, up 0.7% 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 | $3,628.00 (+0.67%) | $263,800 Land $60,000 Building $203,800 | $263,800 Land $60,000 Building $203,800 |
| 2024 | $3,604.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,500 Land $80,400 Building $168,100 | $248,500 Land $80,400 Building $168,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 209 Washington Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 163 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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