Story County property record for 308 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,942 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $566,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,500 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-356-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-356-040 |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,942 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,973 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,913 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,011 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Street Address | 308 MAIN ST |
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| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6186 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DSC |
| Legal Description | O T E25.41' LOT 3 BLK 14 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| 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 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2024.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2119 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244650 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 Main St was $8,500, up 40.1% 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 | $8,500.00 (+40.08%) | $381,600 Land $69,000 Building $312,600 | $381,600 Land $69,000 Building $312,600 |
| 2024 | $6,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $291,400 (+60.99%) Land $79,300 Building $212,100 | $291,400 Land $79,300 Building $212,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,382.00 (+12.43%) | $181,000 Land $79,300 Building $101,700 | |
| 2021 | $3,008.00 | $181,000 Land $79,300 Building $101,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 308 Main 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 Main 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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