Story County property record for 627 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-14-475-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-14-475-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 957 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,360 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 541 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | 316 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 627 CRYSTAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-8401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY GABLES 2ND ADD LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY GABLES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 627 CRYSTAL ST, AMES, IA 50010-8401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200914384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,268.00 (+1.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $330,200 (+6.69%) Land $60,800 Building $269,400 | $330,200 (+6.69%) Land $60,800 Building $269,400 |
| 2024 | $4,218.00 (+17.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $309,500 Land $56,200 Building $253,300 | $309,500 Land $56,200 Building $253,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,576.00 |
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 164 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 |
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