Story County property record for 213 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,250 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.34 acres (58,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $61,288 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-382-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-382-005 |
|---|
| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 8,250 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,898 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 58,526 sqft (1.34 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 213 DUFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6676 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Local Zoning Code | DGC |
| Legal Description | DUFF CENTRE SD LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUFF CENTRE SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
213 Duff Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 167, AMES, IA 50010-0167 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 213 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6676 |
| Document Number | 0202109935 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-09935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,359.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6999 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 213 Duff Ave was $61,288, up 21.7% 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 | $61,288.00 (+21.74%) | $2,281,100 Land $936,400 Building $1,344,700 | $2,281,100 Land $936,400 Building $1,344,700 |
| 2024 | $50,344.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,900,000 Land $963,600 Building $936,400 | $1,900,000 Land $963,600 Building $936,400 | |
| 2022 | $40,820.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 213 Duff 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 213 Duff 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 |
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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 291 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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