Story County property record for 231 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 4,628 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-379-180 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-379-180 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 4,628 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,314 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,314 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 231 MAIN ST |
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| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6237 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DSC |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) BLOCK:11 LOT:17 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ames Main Street Historic District listed 2018 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 100002399 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 615 8TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6023 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 231 MAIN ST, AMES, IA 50010-6237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202114670 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-14670 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $5,240.00 (+25.96%) | $264,300 (+19%) Land $63,700 Building $200,600 | $264,300 (+19%) Land $63,700 Building $200,600 |
| 2024 | $4,160.00 (+31.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $222,100 Land $65,600 Building $156,500 | $222,100 Land $65,600 Building $156,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,170.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 313 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: T-Mobile.
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