Story County property record for 601 State Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 29 acres (1,263,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,310,250 (Aug 2015) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-325-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-325-010 |
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| Lot Area | 1,263,153 sqft (29 acres) |
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| Street Address | 601 STATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL 2003 PLAT 2 LOT:2 AMES |
| Legal Subdivision | AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL 2003 PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
601 State Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2015.
Source: Story County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3550 BEARDSHEAR HALL, AMES, IA 50011-2039 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00008346 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ames City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ames Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,159,900 Land $1,159,900 | $1,159,900 Land $1,159,900 |
| 2023 | $580,000 | $580,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 601 State 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 State 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 252 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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