Story County property record for 703 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,822 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-255-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-255-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,713 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,081 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,460 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 703 STANTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | W T SMITHS ADD S24'LOT 18 EX W15' & LOT 19 EX W15' & LOT 20 EX W15' & EX S20' |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | WT SMITH'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-20 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
703 Stanton Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2337 160TH ST, AMES, IA 50014-2633 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20166258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 703 STANTON AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202011190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-11190 |
| Name | LAND HOME FINANCIAL SVCS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 703 Stanton Ave was $4,822, up 8.8% 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 | $4,822.00 (+8.75%) | $350,700 Land $81,800 Building $268,900 | $350,700 Land $81,800 Building $268,900 |
| 2024 | $4,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $305,700 Land $58,400 Building $247,300 | $305,700 Land $58,400 Building $247,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,930.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 703 Stanton 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 703 Stanton 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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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