Story County property record for 503 Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,798 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-252-105 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-252-105 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,298 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,139 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,159 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,159 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,798 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 503 ASH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ASHLIN SD LOT 1 BLK 3 & ALICE KEENANS SD PARCEL A LOT 7 CFN 12-49 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHLIN SD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
503 Ash Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 503 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202301111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01111 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Ash Ave was $5,112 with a homeowner's exemption, up 22.3% 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 | $5,112.00 (+22.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $406,200 Land $105,800 Building $300,400 | $406,200 Land $105,800 Building $300,400 |
| 2024 | $4,180.00 | ||
| 2023 | $320,500 Land $63,600 Building $256,900 | $320,500 Land $63,600 Building $256,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,072.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Ash 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 503 Ash 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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