Story County property record for 509 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 31,262 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.532 acres (23,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $52,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-353-090 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-353-090 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 31,262 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 20,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 11,089 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,160 sqft (0.532 acres) |
| Street Address | 509 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6088 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | DSC |
| Legal Description | BLAIRS ADD LOTS 6 7 22 23 24 & W20' LOT 5 & W60' ALLEY BLK17 & E46' OL A SECTION 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIR'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 931 14TH ST, DENVER, CO 80202-2994 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200911572 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 509 MAIN ST, AMES, IA 50010-6088 |
| Document Number | 201700004012 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00004012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $268.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 807 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6355 |
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 | $52,690.00 (+44.77%) | $1,971,700 (+41.51%) Land $370,600 Building $1,601,100 | $1,971,700 (+41.51%) Land $370,600 Building $1,601,100 |
| 2024 | $36,396.00 (+85.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,393,300 Land $149,900 Building $1,243,400 | $1,393,300 Land $149,900 Building $1,243,400 | |
| 2022 | $19,602.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2010) |
| 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.
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 313 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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