Story County property record for 401 Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,000 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $23,686 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-06-352-050 |
| Primary APN | 10-06-352-050 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,000 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 98,060 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Street Address | 401 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6459 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | GI |
| Legal Description | HACH SD 3RD ADD LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | HACH SD 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2104 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
401 Bell Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2905 SE 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-7716 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Bell Ave was $23,686, up 34.5% 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 | $23,686.00 (+34.49%) | $928,100 Land $245,200 Building $682,900 | $928,100 Land $245,200 Building $682,900 |
| 2024 | $17,612.00 | ||
| 2023 | $710,800 Land $156,500 Building $554,300 | $710,800 Land $156,500 Building $554,300 | |
| 2022 | $18,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Bell 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 401 Bell 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 31 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 |
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