Story County property record for 218 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jul 2012 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-376-010 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-376-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 882 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 882 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,511 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 218 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | HARRIMAN'S ADD E55' LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRIMAN'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
218 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CO |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202009085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-09085 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201200008602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012-00008602 |
| Name | NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50391 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Document Number | 0202504608 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-04608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Document Number | 0202504609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-04609 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
| Document Number | 0201900393 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5310 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 16th St was $2,378 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11.5% 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 | $2,378.00 (-11.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,800 Land $27,600 Building $156,200 | $183,800 Land $27,600 Building $156,200 |
| 2024 | $2,688.00 | ||
| 2023 | $195,500 Land $31,200 Building $164,300 | $195,500 Land $31,200 Building $164,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 16th 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.
The area around 218 16th St 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 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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