Story County property record for 615 Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,630 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,824 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Re-recorded Document Apr 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-254-080 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-254-080 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,630 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 615 ASH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ELM PARK ADD BLOCK:1 LOT:4 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELM PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
615 Ash Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1606 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-8082 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Re-recorded Document NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Affidavit, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248579 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202505186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 615 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7070 |
| Document Number | 0000007948 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267948 |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1606 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-8082 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 615 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7070 |
| Document Number | 0000003234 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1606 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-8082 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 615 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7070 |
| Document Number | 202112702 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-12702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202112703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-12703 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 615 Ash Ave was $3,824, up 2.1% 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 | $3,824.00 (+2.08%) | $278,100 Land $53,400 Building $224,700 | $278,100 Land $53,400 Building $224,700 |
| 2024 | $3,746.00 | ||
| 2023 | $258,300 Land $51,400 Building $206,900 | $258,300 Land $51,400 Building $206,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,456.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 615 Ash Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 615 Ash 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 386 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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