Story County property record for 917 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-136-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-136-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 917 DUFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50010-5741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | SECTION:02 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 S50' N98' LOT 1 BLK A EX N30' W50' SE NW AMES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOCK A SE CORNER E1/2 NW1/4 SECTION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010-5741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20057870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007870 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $3,468.00 Homeowner's exemption | $255,800 (-5.75%) Land $39,500 Building $216,300 | $255,800 (-5.75%) Land $39,500 Building $216,300 |
| 2024 | $3,468.00 (+27.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $271,400 Land $43,500 Building $227,900 | $271,400 Land $43,500 Building $227,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,718.00 |
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
| 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.
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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