Story County property record for 636 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,875 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,286 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-306-270 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-306-270 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 326 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,244 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,286 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 636 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | WELLS SD LOT 10 & W3'5" LOT 9 EX STREET |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELL'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| 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.
636 7th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 7TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-6020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 7th St was $5,016 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% 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 | $5,016.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption | $375,600 Land $46,400 Building $329,200 | $375,600 Land $46,400 Building $329,200 |
| 2024 | $4,870.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,000 Land $47,000 Building $226,000 | $273,000 Land $47,000 Building $226,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,014.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 7th St 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 636 7th St 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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