2601 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 2601 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.44 acres (19,147 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$265,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,408 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale Apr 2019 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-35-126-050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-35-126-050`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,908 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	832 sqft
Basement Area	1,012 sqft
Finished Basement	448 sqft
Unfinished Basement	564 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	19,147 sqft (0.44 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Patio
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2601 DUFF AVE
City	AMES
State	IA
Zip	50010-4728
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL
Legal Description	BROADMOOR 7TH ADD LOT:4 AMES
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	84N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	BROADMOOR 7TH ADD
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	200

Owner

2601 Duff Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2020.

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

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	2601 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4728
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2020	Deed, Transfer
Apr 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 30, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201730
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 27, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000010991
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	2601 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4728
Document Number	0202001730
Instrument Date	Feb 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-01730
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2019
Property Address	2601 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4728
Document Number	0201902336
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2019
Instrument	2019-02336
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2601 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4728

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	STORY IA
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2017
Property Address	2601 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4728
Document Number	201700010991
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2017
Instrument	2017-00010991
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1210 ROOSEVELT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5876

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1210 ROOSEVELT AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5876

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2601 Duff Ave was $5,408, up 11.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Ames City
County	Story County
Unified School District	Ames Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,408.00 (+11.51%)	$393,300 Land $73,700 Building $319,600	$393,300 Land $73,700 Building $319,600
2024	$4,850.00
2023		$334,400 Land $67,500 Building $266,900	$334,400 Land $67,500 Building $266,900
2022	$4,540.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2601 Duff Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2601 Duff Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink.

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