330 5th St, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 330 5th St, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details4,603 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,565 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$10,470 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-02-378-160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-02-378-160
Alternative APN
  • 09-02-378-155

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,603 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,133 sqft
Basement Area450 sqft
Overhead DoorOverhead Door

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialRolled Roofing
Lot Area7,565 sqft (0.174 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Patio Area2 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address330 5TH ST
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-6102
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeDSC
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN (AMES) BLOCK:10 PARCEL K LOTS 13 14 15 22-09065 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN (AMES)
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number13-15
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4024
Census Tract900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Ames Main Street Historic District
listed 2018 · 66 contributing resources · NRIS 100002399

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address239 S BELL AVE, AMES, IA 50010-7706
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Nov 5, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Feb 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20184322
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address330 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6102
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0201804324
DateMay 21, 2018
Instrument2018-04324
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address330 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6102
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0201910499
DateNov 5, 2019
Instrument2019-10499
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address330 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6102
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202102185
DateFeb 19, 2021
Instrument2021-02185
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,470.00 (+46.6%)$798,800 (+141.77%) Land $121,000 Building $677,800$798,800 (+141.77%) Land $121,000 Building $677,800
2024$7,142.00
2023$330,400 Land $146,400 Building $184,000$330,400 Land $146,400 Building $184,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1990–2010)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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