Story County property record for 247 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 14,937 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $16,412 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-04-303-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-04-303-020 |
|---|
| Units | 15 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,937 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 1 sqft |
| Patio Area | 3 sqft |
| Street Address | 247 SHELDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-4042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | OTIS, ILLSLEY & PARSON'S SD LOT:9 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTIS ILLSLEY & PARSON'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2344 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $16,412.00 | $1,279,100 (+13.05%) Land $300,000 Building $979,100 | $1,279,100 (+13.05%) Land $300,000 Building $979,100 |
| 2024 | $16,412.00 (+2.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,131,400 Land $294,900 Building $836,500 | $1,131,400 Land $294,900 Building $836,500 | |
| 2022 | $15,958.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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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