Story County property record for 321 S 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 38,368 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.81 acres (78,931 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $44,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-11-175-250 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-175-250 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 38,368 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 10,758 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 78,931 sqft (1.81 acres) |
| Garage Area | 561 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 321 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6897 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | LINDHOLM'S ADD LOT:2 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDHOLM'S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
321 S 5th St, a residential property, is owned by a company.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 S 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 321 S 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6897 |
| Document Number | 0000005741 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000005741, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265741 |
| Name | GREYSTONE SERVICING COMPANY LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 S 5th St was $44,270, up 12.7% 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 | $44,270.00 (+12.74%) | $3,219,200 Land $840,000 Building $2,379,200 | $3,219,200 Land $840,000 Building $2,379,200 |
| 2024 | $39,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,707,100 Land $275,500 Building $2,431,600 | $2,707,100 Land $275,500 Building $2,431,600 | |
| 2022 | $32,306.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 S 5th St 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 31 |
| 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 321 S 5th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 163 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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