Story County property record for 607 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Refinance Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-281-060 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-281-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 978 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 978 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 474 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,060 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 259 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 34 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 607 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:13 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
607 Beach Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2018.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1104 WINDSOR PL, BELMOND, IA 50421-9740 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201810336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 607 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0201811379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-11379 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 607 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7008 |
| Document Number | 0201810336 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-10336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4127 141ST ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2523 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 607 Beach Ave was $4,882, up 5.4% 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 | $4,882.00 (+5.35%) | $355,000 Land $77,400 Building $277,600 | $355,000 Land $77,400 Building $277,600 |
| 2024 | $4,634.00 | ||
| 2023 | $319,400 Land $57,200 Building $262,200 | $319,400 Land $57,200 Building $262,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,850.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 607 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 607 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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