Story County property record for 803 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,769 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,110 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-431-130 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-431-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 347 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 613 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,769 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 803 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | DEVORES SD LOT:3 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEVORE'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
803 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 803 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5369 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202011846 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202211599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 803 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5369 |
| Document Number | 0202211599 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-11599 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5369 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 803 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5369 |
| Document Number | 0202011846 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-11846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $299.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 803 16TH ST, AMES, IA 50010-5369 |
| Document Number | 0202011847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-11847 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 803 16th St was $3,110 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.1% 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 | $3,110.00 (+15.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,100 Land $53,700 Building $183,400 | $237,100 Land $53,700 Building $183,400 |
| 2024 | $2,702.00 | ||
| 2023 | $196,500 Land $39,000 Building $157,500 | $196,500 Land $39,000 Building $157,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,472.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 803 16th St 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 803 16th St 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 | 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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