Story County property record for 711 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $302,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,104 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-282-140 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-282-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 867 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 711 BEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK:15 LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
711 Beach Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2023.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2027 LINDEN RD, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GREAT WESTERN BANK |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231893 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 711 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202302465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-02465 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 711 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202101586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-01586 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 711 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7009 |
| Document Number | 0202301893 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $482.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2027 LINDEN RD, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7206 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 711 BEACH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7009 |
| Document Number | 0202004316 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $303.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 434 ASH AVE, AMES, IA 50014-7064 |
| Document Number | 0202004317 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04317 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 711 Beach Ave was $4,104, up 13.1% 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 | $4,104.00 (+13.12%) | $298,400 Land $63,700 Building $234,700 | $298,400 Land $63,700 Building $234,700 |
| 2024 | $3,628.00 | ||
| 2023 | $269,300 Land $45,000 Building $224,300 | $269,300 Land $45,000 Building $224,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,028.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 711 Beach 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 711 Beach 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 | 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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