Boone County property record for 674 X Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 11.6 acres (505,296 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Sep 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,938 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088425013200004 |
| Primary APN | 088425013200004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,694 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 505,296 sqft (11.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 212 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 674 X AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | NW SW: S 528' OF LOT 2 FOREST RES--7.92 A |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 84 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOONE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2161 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
674 X Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1986.
Source: Boone County records, as of October 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 674 X AVE, AMES, IA 50014-2650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000858501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Boone County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Boone County |
| Unified School District | Gilbert Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,250 Land $18,620 Building $266,630 | $285,250 Land $18,620 Building $266,630 | |
| 2024 | $2,938.00 | ||
| 2023 | $241,786 Land $6,637 Building $235,149 | $247,947 | |
| 2022 | $2,676.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 674 X Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 20, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 risk around 674 X Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | XENIA RWD (BOONE) private · serves 4,975 people · EPA ID IA0844006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| 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 | None 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Rise Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures