Story County property record for 415 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,118 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.857 acres (37,335 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $28,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-11-175-125 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-175-125 |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,118 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 37,335 sqft (0.857 acres) |
| Street Address | 415 S DUFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6600 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | HOC |
| Legal Description | CAYLERS 2ND ADD LOTS 9 & 10 PARCEL C SLIDE 257 PG 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAYLER'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
415 S Duff Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 415 S DUFF AVE, D, AMES, IA 50010-6600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 415 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6600 |
| Document Number | 0202406862 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2005-13799 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-06862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,727.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 S DUFF AVE STE D, D, AMES, IA 50010-6600 |
| Document Number | 0202406863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-06863 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 415 S Duff Ave was $28,494, down 7.5% 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 | $28,494.00 (-7.52%) | $1,101,100 Land $373,400 Building $727,700 | $1,101,100 Land $373,400 Building $727,700 |
| 2024 | $30,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,190,300 Land $494,300 Building $696,000 | $1,190,300 Land $494,300 Building $696,000 | |
| 2022 | $29,976.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 415 S Duff 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 | 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.
The area around 415 S Duff Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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