Story County property record for 2126 State Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,082 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Jan 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-125-275 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-125-275 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 742 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 39 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2126 STATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESID |
| Legal Description | CHRISTENSEN'S (ANTON) SD (WASH TWP) LOT:7 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTENSEN'S (ANTON) SD (WASH TWP) |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2126 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222978 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 2126 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201700001350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00001350 |
| Name | LUANA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LUANA, IA 52156 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 2126 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202000878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00878 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 2126 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202200059 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00059 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,082.00 (-20.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $201,600 (-15.4%) Land $146,300 Building $55,300 | $201,600 (-15.4%) Land $146,300 Building $55,300 |
| 2024 | $2,626.00 (+7.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $238,300 Land $135,000 Building $103,300 | $238,300 Land $135,000 Building $103,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,450.00 |
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 · 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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 19 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 |
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