Story County property record for 601 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,720 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-281-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-281-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 893 sqft |
| Basement Area | 953 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 847 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 106 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,060 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 601 BEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:11 LOT:14 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
601 Beach Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202300561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 601 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7008 |
| Document Number | 0202300561 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7008 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Beach Ave was $4,720 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14% 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 | $4,720.00 (+13.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $354,100 Land $77,400 Building $276,700 | $354,100 Land $77,400 Building $276,700 |
| 2024 | $4,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $295,800 Land $55,500 Building $240,300 | $295,800 Land $55,500 Building $240,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,582.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Beach Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 601 Beach 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 67 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 |
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