Story County property record for 303 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 917 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-325-360 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-325-360 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 917 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 831 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,690 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 303 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | BRYANTS SD LOT 4 EX E15' |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRYANT'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
303 16th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 303 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5311 |
| Document Number | 0202303720 |
| Map Reference | DOC 00439 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-03720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 W HARRISON AVE, ZEARING, IA 50278-1004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 N SPRUCE ST, ZEARING, IA 50278-7764 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 303 16th St was $2,024 with a homeowner's exemption, up 28.6% 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 | $2,024.00 (+28.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,700 Land $53,300 Building $119,400 | $172,700 Land $53,300 Building $119,400 |
| 2024 | $1,574.00 | ||
| 2023 | $132,500 (+7.46%) Land $30,800 Building $101,700 | $132,500 Land $30,800 Building $101,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,926.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,300 Land $30,800 Building $92,500 | |
| 2021 | $1,900.00 | $123,300 Land $30,800 Building $92,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 303 16th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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.
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 501 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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