Story County property record for 308 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-378-045 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-378-045 |
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| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 308 5TH ST |
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| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | S-GA |
| Legal Description | O T LOTS 5 6 & LOT 7 EX W15' BLK 10 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 83 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ames Main Street Historic District listed 2018 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 100002399 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
308 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Story County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6135 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,800 Land $96,000 Building $16,800 | $112,800 Land $96,000 Building $16,800 |
| 2023 | $96,400 | $96,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 Claims | 6 (1990–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 308 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 313 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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