Story County property record for 617 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-306-130 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-306-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 689 sqft |
| Basement Area | 689 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 141 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 548 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 390 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 617 CLARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | BLAIRS ADD (AMES) BLOCK:21 LOT:2 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIR'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
617 Clark Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20229890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 617 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6137 |
| Document Number | 0202209890 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-09890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $498.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6137 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Clark Ave was $3,298 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.1% 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 | $3,298.00 (-14.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $265,300 Land $48,000 Building $217,300 | $265,300 Land $48,000 Building $217,300 |
| 2024 | $3,838.00 | ||
| 2023 | $288,500 Land $57,100 Building $231,400 | $288,500 Land $57,100 Building $231,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,694.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Clark Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2010) |
| 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.
The area around 617 Clark Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 313 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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