Story County property record for 238 Main St, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
| Square Footage | 5,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Last Sale | $299,500 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,594.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 09-02-381-310 |
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| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 5,000 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 5,000 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
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| Street Address | 238 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6238 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) BLOCK:13 LOT:14 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Minor Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-02-381-310
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3740 MATHEWS RD, AMES, IA 50014-9202 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 05, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018158 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 238 MAIN ST, AMES, IA 50010-6238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201800000159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00000159 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 238 MAIN ST, AMES, IA 50010-6238 |
| Document Number | 0201800158 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2018-00158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3740 MATHEWS RD, AMES, IA 50014-9202 |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,594.00 | $470,500 (+12.16%) Land $131,600 Building $338,900 | $470,500 (+12.16%) Land $131,600 Building $338,900 |
| 2024 | $9,594.00 (+0.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $419,500 Land $211,800 Building $207,700 | $419,500 Land $211,800 Building $207,700 | |
| 2022 | $9,550.00 |
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