617 6th St, Ames, IA 50010 Property Records

Story County property record for 617 6th St, Ames, IA 50010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,159 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$3,488 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-02-306-220

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-02-306-220

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,652 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area644 sqft
Basement Area928 sqft
Finished Basement623 sqft
Unfinished Basement305 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,159 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area884 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area280 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 6TH ST
CityAMES
StateIA
Zip50010-6017
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM
Legal DescriptionWELLS SD LOT:14 AMES
Legal Range24W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionWELL'S SD
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4016
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RELIANCE STATE BANK
Aug 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
Jul 7, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
VERIDIAN CU
Aug 11, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20228056
Prior Transfer DateAug 9, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000010070
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202012000
DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument2020-12000
Lender
NameRELIANCE STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202208077
DateAug 11, 2022
Instrument2022-08077
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueSep 1, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Property Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202304527
DateJul 7, 2023
Instrument2023-04527
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateAug 11, 2022
Property Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017
Document Number0202208056
Instrument DateAug 2, 2022
Instrument2022-08056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$223.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address617 6TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6017

Mortgage

Document Number0202208057
DateAug 11, 2022
Instrument2022-08057
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateSep 1, 2032
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change7.25%
Index1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityAmes City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictAmes Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,488.00 (-8.31%) Homeowner's exemption$264,500 (-2.94%) Land $45,800 Building $218,700$264,500 (-2.94%) Land $45,800 Building $218,700
2024$3,804.00 (+33.29%)
2023$272,500 Land $45,500 Building $227,000$272,500 Land $45,500 Building $227,000
2022$2,854.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1990–2010)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 55,177 people · EPA ID IA8503039
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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