Story County property record for 2308 State Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,108 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.43 acres (62,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-125-295 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-125-295 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,254 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 62,291 sqft (1.43 acres) |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Deck Area | 63 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2308 STATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-8344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, RESID |
| Legal Description | CHRISTENSENS(ANTON)SD L 9 EX BG 34.1' E SW COR E30.6' NW51' SE34' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTENSEN'S (ANTON) SD (WASH TWP) |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
2308 State Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2308 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202307096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2308 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8344 |
| Document Number | 0202307096 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-07096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 2308 STATE AVE, AMES, IA 50014-8344 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2308 State Ave was $3,986 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.6% 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 | $3,986.00 (-1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $390,700 Land $193,600 Building $197,100 | $390,700 Land $193,600 Building $197,100 |
| 2024 | $4,052.00 | ||
| 2023 | $375,900 Land $181,100 Building $194,800 | $375,900 Land $181,100 Building $194,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,654.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2308 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 2308 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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