Story County property record for 618 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,950 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $151,500 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2008 Mortgage May 2012 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-306-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-306-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,950 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 983 sqft |
| Basement Area | 983 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,159 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 618 7TH ST |
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| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | WELLS SD LOT:7 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELL'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Town Historic District listed 2004 · 192 contributing resources · NRIS 03001349 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 HODGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6041 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 13, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| May 14, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
| May 8, 2006 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Line of Credit FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20065195 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 618 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6075 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 200800006599 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Instrument | 2008-00006599 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 618 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6075 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201200005031 |
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| Date | May 14, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012-00005031 |
| Name | FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
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| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Property Address | 618 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6075 |
| Document Number | 200600005195 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006-00005195 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $241.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 821 HODGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6041 |
| Document Number | 200600005196 |
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| Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006-00005196 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,762.00 | $316,600 (-3.56%) Land $45,800 Building $270,800 | $316,600 (-3.56%) Land $45,800 Building $270,800 |
| 2024 | $4,762.00 (+11.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $328,300 Land $94,400 Building $233,900 | $328,300 Land $94,400 Building $233,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,272.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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