Story County property record for 503 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 829 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,300 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-354-140 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-354-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 829 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 829 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 829 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 829 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,260 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 342 sqft |
| Patio Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 503 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | FRANKLIN SD LOT 10 & E9' LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
503 13th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 13TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 503 13TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202211329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-11329 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 13th St was $2,612, up 12% 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 | $2,612.00 (+12.01%) | $190,000 Land $45,400 Building $144,600 | $190,000 Land $45,400 Building $144,600 |
| 2024 | $2,332.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,700 Land $34,300 Building $126,400 | $160,700 Land $34,300 Building $126,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 13th St 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.
The area around 503 13th St 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 |
|---|
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 520 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 |
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