Story County property record for 805 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,297 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-14-475-120 |
| Primary APN | 09-14-475-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,297 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 40 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,140 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 805 CRYSTAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-8406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY GABLES 3RD ADD LOT:1 AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY GABLES 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
805 Crystal St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 805 CRYSTAL ST, AMES, IA 50010-8406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202015449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 805 CRYSTAL ST, AMES, IA 50010-8406 |
| Document Number | 0202015449 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-15449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 805 CRYSTAL ST, AMES, IA 50010-8406 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 805 Crystal St was $4,058 with a homeowner's exemption, up 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 | $4,058.00 (+10.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $320,600 Land $65,900 Building $254,700 | $320,600 Land $65,900 Building $254,700 |
| 2024 | $3,688.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,200 Land $49,800 Building $228,400 | $278,200 Land $49,800 Building $228,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,202.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 805 Crystal St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 805 Crystal St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 67 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 |
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