Story County property record for 3115 Grove Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-26-350-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-26-350-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,742 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 403 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3115 GROVE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-4721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | OVERLAND HEIGHTS SD S42' LOT 2 EX W20' & LOT 3 EX W20' |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLAND HEIGHTS SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
3115 Grove Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6351 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3115 GROVE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-4721 |
| Document Number | 0000005854 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $32,239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 617 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6351 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3115 Grove Ave was $3,986, up 18.8% 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 | $3,986.00 (+18.77%) | $289,900 Land $87,800 Building $202,100 | $289,900 Land $87,800 Building $202,100 |
| 2024 | $3,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $231,300 Land $37,300 Building $194,000 | $231,300 Land $37,300 Building $194,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,508.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3115 Grove 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 risk around 3115 Grove 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 172 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink.
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