Story County property record for 317 S Russell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-10-203-205 |
| Primary APN | 09-10-203-205 |
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| Lot Area | 71,054 sqft (1.63 acres) |
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| Street Address | 317 S RUSSELL AVE |
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| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | S-GA |
| Legal Description | CLARKS ADD LOTS 1-7 BLK 1 & N100' S184' W140.6' SL3 LT4 NW NE |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 83 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARK'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-7 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
317 S Russell Ave, 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 | PO BOX 811, AMES, IA 50010-0811 |
| 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) |
FEMA maps place 317 S Russell Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 27 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 317 S Russell 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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