426 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 426 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage1,763 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,800 sqft (0.248 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$320,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$5,020.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-35-425-040

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,763 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,313 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,313 sqft Basement
Finished Basement913 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement400 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Exterior MaterialVinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area10,800 sqft (0.248 acres)
Depth X Width135 ft x 80 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area418 sqft Garage
Deck Area49 sqft Deck

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address426 E 20TH ST
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-5564
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionGUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 2ND SD LOT:3 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township84N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionGUNDERLAND HEIGHTS ADD 2ND SD
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Minor Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract200

Owner

Source: Story County records · APN 05-35-425-040

Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address426 E 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5564
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 07, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 05, 2006Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Nov 06, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 06, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 06, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 05, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20248165
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address426 E 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5564
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0201810138
DateNov 07, 2018
Instrument2018-10138
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term350 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

September 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address426 E 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5564
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number200600011025
DateSep 05, 2006
Instrument2006-00011025
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50306
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 01, 2036
Prepayment Penalty00 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate8.12%
Type Change DateSep 01, 2008
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change5.12%
Max Rate At Change11.1%
Index6-Month LIBOR
Max Rate14.1%

November 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateNov 06, 2024
Property Address426 E 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5564
Document Number0202408165
Instrument DateOct 23, 2024
Instrument2024-08165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$511.20
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address426 E 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5564

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,020.00 Homeowner's exemption$341,900 (-7.59%) Land $59,400 Building $282,500$341,900 (-7.59%) Land $59,400 Building $282,500
2024$5,020.00 (+13.17%)
2023$370,000 Land $65,900 Building $304,100$370,000 Land $65,900 Building $304,100
2022$4,436.00

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