Story County property record for 215 9th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,271 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-135-085 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-135-085 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 713 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,271 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 215 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DUFFS ADD COMM SE COR LOT 3 BLK 1 W48' N128.6' E15' N24' E33' S TO BEG & W14' E62' S103.5' LOT 3 BLK 1 & W6.5' S122' LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUFF'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
215 9th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 9TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 215 9TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202102593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02593 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 9th St was $4,650, down 8.8% 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 | $4,650.00 (-8.79%) | $338,100 Land $46,400 Building $291,700 | $338,100 Land $46,400 Building $291,700 |
| 2024 | $5,098.00 | ||
| 2023 | $351,400 Land $59,900 Building $291,500 | $351,400 Land $59,900 Building $291,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 9th St 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 215 9th St 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 520 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 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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