Story County property record for 709 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,500 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-304-060 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-304-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 811 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,043 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 234 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 809 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 393 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 213 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 709 CLARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | BLAIRS ADD S1/2 LOT 3 & N1/2 LOT 4 BLK 24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIR'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
709 Clark Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Story County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract MATTHEW MITCHELL |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
| Document Number | 0202401557 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-01557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
| Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
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| Name | MATTHEW MITCHELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 319 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
| Document Number | 0202100291 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 CLARK AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6139 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Clark Ave was $4,482.
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 | $4,482.00 | $325,900 Land $48,000 Building $277,900 | $325,900 Land $48,000 Building $277,900 |
| 2024 | $4,482.00 | ||
| 2023 | $324,000 Land $56,800 Building $267,200 | $324,000 Land $56,800 Building $267,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,824.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Clark Ave 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 709 Clark Ave 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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