Story County property record for 829 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance Sep 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-326-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-326-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,240 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 829 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-6221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | BLAIRS ADD LOT 1 EX S4' BLK 28 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIR'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20096731 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202306682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 829 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201909015 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-09015 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 829 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6221 |
| Document Number | 0202306682 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 DOUGLAS AVE, AMES, IA 50010-6221 |
| Document Number | 0202306683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06683 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $4,606.00 (-1.2%) | $335,000 (+4.23%) Land $58,500 Building $276,500 | $335,000 (+4.23%) Land $58,500 Building $276,500 |
| 2024 | $4,662.00 (+19.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $321,400 Land $58,200 Building $263,200 | $321,400 Land $58,200 Building $263,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,914.00 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 520 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: ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile.
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