Story County property record for 243 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,810 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-301-170 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-301-170 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 243 CAMPUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BRILEYS ADD E117' LOT 14 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRILEY'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
243 Campus Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3200 ROSS RD, AMES, IA 50014-4036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Campus Ave was $2,810, down 0.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,810.00 (-0.14%) | $204,300 Land $35,100 Building $169,200 | $204,300 Land $35,100 Building $169,200 |
| 2024 | $2,814.00 | ||
| 2023 | $194,000 (+18.15%) Land $41,100 Building $152,900 | $194,000 Land $41,100 Building $152,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,762.00 (+1.25%) | $164,200 Land $41,100 Building $123,100 | |
| 2021 | $2,728.00 | $164,200 Land $41,100 Building $123,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Campus 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 243 Campus Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 129 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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