Story County property record for 311 Pearson Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,603 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,642 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $279,500 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-275-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-275-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,603 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 484 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,642 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 895 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 311 PEARSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD PARCEL E LOT 1 & N20' LOT 2 BLK 9 SLIDE 397 PG 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 3RD AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1507 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018542 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 311 PEARSON AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7041 |
| Document Number | 0201800542 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 3RD AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1507 |
| Document Number | 0201800543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00543 |
| Name | CEDAR RAPIDS B&T |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $5,130.00 (+7.1%) | $373,100 (+12.99%) Land $67,500 Building $305,600 | $373,100 (+12.99%) Land $67,500 Building $305,600 |
| 2024 | $4,790.00 (+7.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $330,200 Land $66,300 Building $263,900 | $330,200 Land $66,300 Building $263,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,458.00 |
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 | ISU state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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