Story County property record for 421 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,756 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-175-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-175-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 388 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 552 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 HAYWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | LEE'S 2ND ADD BLOCK:1 LOT:5 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEE'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
421 Hayward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 HAYWARD AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Hayward Ave was $3,756, down 1.8% 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 | $3,756.00 (-1.83%) | $273,200 Land $42,000 Building $231,200 | $273,200 Land $42,000 Building $231,200 |
| 2024 | $3,826.00 | ||
| 2023 | $263,700 Land $48,500 Building $215,200 | $263,700 Land $48,500 Building $215,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,264.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Hayward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 421 Hayward 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 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 | ISU state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 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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