Story County property record for 243 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,596 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-303-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-303-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,017 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,017 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 243 SHELDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | OTIS, ILLSLEY & PARSON'S SD LOT:8 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTIS ILLSLEY & PARSON'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-04-303-030
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2344 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20266941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 243 SHELDON AVE, AMES, IA 50014-4052 |
| Document Number | 0000006941 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $54,863.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1255 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2344 |
| Document Number | 0000006942, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266942 |
| Name | EXCHANGE STATE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified August 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 | $4,596.00 | $301,400 (-4.86%) Land $39,600 Building $261,800 | $301,400 (-4.86%) Land $39,600 Building $261,800 |
| 2024 | $4,596.00 (+50.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $316,800 Land $99,000 Building $217,800 | $316,800 Land $99,000 Building $217,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,060.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 129 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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