Story County property record for 701 Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,838 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Transfer Jul 2025 Re-recorded Document |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-257-080 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-257-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 901 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 273 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 628 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,838 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 163 sqft |
| Patio Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 701 ASH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | ELM PARK ADD LOT 1 & N1/2 LOT 2 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELM PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
701 Ash Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Re-recorded Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202505383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 701 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7825 |
| Document Number | 0202505171 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-05171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 701 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7825 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 701 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7825 |
| Document Number | 0202505383 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-05383 |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 701 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7825 |
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 | $3,960.00 (+18.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $298,900 (+23.77%) Land $75,900 Building $223,000 | $298,900 (+23.77%) Land $75,900 Building $223,000 |
| 2024 | $3,354.00 (+6.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $241,500 Land $49,100 Building $192,400 | $241,500 Land $49,100 Building $192,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,154.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Ash Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 701 Ash Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ISU state or territorial government · serves 42,000 people · EPA ID IA8503528 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
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