Story County property record for 720 Murray Dr, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,727 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,724 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-431-050 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-431-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,727 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 670 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 470 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,724 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 720 MURRAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | EVERTS ADD W1/2 N1/2 LOT 2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERT'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 849 D AVE, OGDEN, IA 50212-7332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 720 MURRAY DR, AMES, IA 50010-5357 |
| Document Number | 201905273 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-05273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 MURRAY DR, AMES, IA 50010-5357 |
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 | $5,892.00 (-2.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $439,300 (+2.69%) Land $53,500 Building $385,800 | $439,300 (+2.69%) Land $53,500 Building $385,800 |
| 2024 | $6,058.00 (+40.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $427,800 Land $66,300 Building $361,500 | $427,800 Land $66,300 Building $361,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,314.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 501 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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