Story County property record for 520 7th St, Ames, IA 50010 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Refinance Jan 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-306-090 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-306-090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 702 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,159 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 305 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 520 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WELLS SD LOT:2 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELL'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records · APN 09-02-306-090
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PREMIER CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PREMIER CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 520 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0201909580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09580 |
| Name | PREMIER CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 520 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20202000608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202020-00608 |
| Name | PREMIER CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Story County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,860.00 | $178,900 (-9.28%) Land $45,800 Building $133,100 | $178,900 (-9.28%) Land $45,800 Building $133,100 |
| 2024 | $2,860.00 (+19.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $197,200 Land $35,700 Building $161,500 | $197,200 Land $35,700 Building $161,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,400.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Story County (19169C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191690009004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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