Story County property record for 601 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,581 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $900 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-12-250-090 |
| Primary APN | 09-12-250-090 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 43,581 sqft (1 acres) |
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| Street Address | 601 FREEL DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | GI |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND ACRES LOT:23 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
601 Freel Dr, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1902, AMES, IA 50010-1902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Freel Dr was $900, up 92.3% 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 | $900.00 (+92.31%) | $65,400 Land $65,400 | $65,400 Land $65,400 |
| 2024 | $468.00 | ||
| 2023 | $32,200 (-) Land $32,200 | $32,200 Land $32,200 | |
| 2022 | $542.00 (-39.1%) | $32,200 Land $32,200 | |
| 2021 | $890.00 | $32,200 Land $32,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Freel Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 601 Freel Dr is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 16 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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