Story County property record for 522 Smiley Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,031 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,472 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $301,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-251-090 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-251-090 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,031 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 903 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 324 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,472 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 577 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 522 SMILEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-6725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE SD 7TH ADD LOT:12 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE SD 7TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 SMILEY AVE, AMES, IA 50014-6725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 522 SMILEY AVE, AMES, IA 50014-6725 |
| Document Number | 0201902680 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 522 SMILEY AVE, AMES, IA 50014-6725 |
| Document Number | 0201902681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02681 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $5,504.00 (-4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $411,200 (+0.93%) Land $66,300 Building $344,900 | $411,200 (+0.93%) Land $66,300 Building $344,900 |
| 2024 | $5,762.00 (+14.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $407,400 Land $77,300 Building $330,100 | $407,400 Land $77,300 Building $330,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,050.00 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
|---|
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 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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