2401 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014 Property Records

Story County property record for 2401 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014

Property Summary

Property TypeBar, Tavern
Details9,294 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,960 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,516,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$34,726 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-09-127-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-09-127-120

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area9,294 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,057 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Lot Area6,960 sqft (0.16 acres)
Deck Area2 sqft
Patio Area3 sqft
Canopy767 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address2401 CHAMBERLAIN ST
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50014-7201
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern
Local Zoning CodeCSC
Legal DescriptionPARKER'S ADD S35' N442' LOT 1 & BEG SE COR W85' S3.29' SE85.5' N4' T O BEG
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionPARKER'S ADD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract1102

Owner

2401 Chamberlain St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2024.

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address28506 240TH ST, DALLAS CENTER, IA 50063-8106
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20246594
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address2401 CHAMBERLAIN ST, AMES, IA 50014-7201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202601131
DateFeb 12, 2026
Instrument2026-01131
Lender
NameAVAILA BANK
TypeBank
AddressAMES, IA 50010
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueFeb 11, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2401 Chamberlain St was $34,726, up 24.6% from the year before.

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$34,726.00 (+24.57%)$1,325,300 Land $278,400 Building $1,046,900$1,325,300 Land $278,400 Building $1,046,900
2024$27,876.00
2023$1,083,700 Land $253,300 Building $830,400$1,083,700 Land $253,300 Building $830,400
2022$22,902.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2401 Chamberlain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2401 Chamberlain 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemISU
state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.

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