Story County property record for 2230 State Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,988 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-125-290 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-125-290 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,751 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 295 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 68,825 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 763 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Patio Area | 291 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2230 STATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESID |
| Legal Description | CHRISTENSENS(ANTON)SD PT LOT 8 BEG 65' E W1/4 COR E87.2' NE161.8' SE209.6' E43.03' N213.9' SW171.90' SW369.78' SE95.15' TO |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTENSEN'S (ANTON) SD (WASH TWP) |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
2230 State Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2230 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 2230 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8346 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202210449 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-10449 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2230 State Ave was $5,988 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.1% from the year before.
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 | $5,988.00 (+14.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $548,700 Land $197,800 Building $350,900 | $548,700 Land $197,800 Building $350,900 |
| 2024 | $5,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $479,900 Land $185,400 Building $294,500 | $479,900 Land $185,400 Building $294,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2230 State Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2230 State Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 96 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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