Story County property record for 538 E 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 496 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-477-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-477-030 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 538 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HOC |
| Legal Description | SECTION:02 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 W45' E59' N100' W505' SE SE AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON TWSP 83-24 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1110 6TH ST, NEVADA, IA 50201-1828 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024603 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 538 E 2ND ST, AMES, IA 50010-6612 |
| Document Number | 0202400603 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00603 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 6TH ST, NEVADA, IA 50201-1828 |
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 | $676.00 | $32,000 (-31.33%) Land $27,000 Building $5,000 | $32,000 (-31.33%) Land $27,000 Building $5,000 |
| 2024 | $676.00 (-20.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $46,600 (-7.72%) Land $38,200 Building $8,400 | $46,600 (-7.72%) Land $38,200 Building $8,400 | |
| 2022 | $850.00 (-39.11%) | $50,500 Land $38,200 Building $12,300 | |
| 2021 | $1,396.00 | $50,500 Land $38,200 Building $12,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 107 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 107 |
| 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | 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 291 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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