Story County property record for 839 Brookridge Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 3,699 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,696 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-200-335 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-200-335 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,699 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 981 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 163 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 681 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 882 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,820 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 244 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | OAK PARK ADD LOT 1 BLK 3 & RIDGEWOOD LOT 71 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,71 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
839 Brookridge Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL STATE BANK |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20212771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202203657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-03657 |
| Name | CENTRAL STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202202959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02959 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5864 |
| Document Number | 0202102771 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 839 BROOKRIDGE AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5864 |
| Document Number | 0202102772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02772 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Brookridge Ave was $8,696 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.6% 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 | $8,696.00 (-0.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $643,300 Land $181,000 Building $462,300 | $643,300 Land $181,000 Building $462,300 |
| 2024 | $8,746.00 | ||
| 2023 | $613,200 Land $158,000 Building $455,200 | $613,200 Land $158,000 Building $455,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,480.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Brookridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 839 Brookridge Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 565 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, ICS Advanced Technologies.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures