Story County property record for 312 Gilchrist St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,224 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-358-225 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-358-225 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,224 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,199 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 312 GILCHRIST ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | DGC |
| Legal Description | LEE & MUNNS SD LOT 16 EX S16' A/K/A PARCEL 2 CFN 7-177 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEE & MUNN'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 S 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-8009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20159002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 312 GILCHRIST ST, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202309183 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-09183 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,066.00 (-21.14%) | $152,000 (-20.04%) Land $152,000 | $152,000 (-20.04%) Land $152,000 |
| 2024 | $5,156.00 (-0.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $190,100 Land $190,100 | $190,100 Land $190,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,204.00 |
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 · 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 | 3 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.
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 291 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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