Story County property record for 908 N 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,240 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,290 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03-482-015 |
| Primary APN | 09-03-482-015 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,303 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Street Address | 908 N 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-3341 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | HOC |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE PARK ADD LOT 2 EX S100' & EX E6 LOT 3 EX S100' LOT 4 E3.2 EX S100 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
908 N 4th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2305 NORTHCREST PKWY, 312, AMES, IA 50010-5076 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 908 N 4th St was $2,290, up 28.9% 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 | $2,290.00 (+28.94%) | $158,200 Land $37,800 Building $120,400 | $158,200 Land $37,800 Building $120,400 |
| 2024 | $1,776.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,500 Land $31,800 Building $90,700 | $122,500 Land $31,800 Building $90,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 908 N 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 27 |
| 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.
The area around 908 N 4th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 313 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: T-Mobile.
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