Story County, Iowa Real Estate Leads
Off-market leads from Story County’s public notices and records. Pre-foreclosure, divorce, and probate leads arrive as each notice is published; tax-sale leads arrive as soon as the county publishes its tax-sale list; pre-probate leads come from public death notices, before any court filing.
- Pre-Foreclosure
- Divorce
- Probate
- Tax Sale
- Pre-Probate
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023
Lead Types in Story County
Pre-Foreclosure
Homeowners in Story County named in a foreclosure filing who still hold the deed. This is the window before the auction, while an equity sale is still on the table. Owner and property data from public records.
Divorce
Divorcing owners in Story County with real property to divide. The home is usually the largest shared asset and has to be sold or bought out, often on the court's timeline. Owner and property data from public records.
Probate
Open probate cases in Story County with real property in the estate. Heirs often look to sell rather than manage, maintain, or carry the taxes on an inherited home. Owner and property data from public records.
Tax Sale
Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Story County, with a tax sale now moving against the home. The clock is running before the sale is final and some still hold equity, so some look to sell first. Owner and property data from public records.
Pre-Probate
Story County's recently deceased homeowners whose estate has not yet entered probate: the period after a death and before an estate is opened. Reach the family before a probate attorney is retained and before the home is listed. Owner and property data from public records.
About Story County
Story County is located in central Iowa just north of Des Moines, with Nevada serving as the county seat. The county’s economy is supported by Iowa State University, the county’s dominant employer and a major driver of rental housing demand. Our off-market leads from public notices and records connect you with motivated sellers across the county as each notice is published, while the owner is still deciding what to do.
Story County at a glance
Story County, Iowa, is home to 98,592 people in 41,642 housing units, with the county seat in Nevada. 56% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $244K.
What makes the Story County market different
- Housing in Story County is tight: only 7% of units are vacant, against 10% nationally. Low vacancy usually means a renovated house finds a buyer or a tenant quickly.
- Story County is younger than the country as a whole: 13% of residents are 65 or older (U.S.: 17%). Younger owners are more likely to carry a mortgage and to move for work or family.
- Only 53% of homes in Story County are single-family detached houses (U.S.: 61%). Apartments, attached homes and mobile homes make up more of the housing, so check the property type before you value a deal.
- HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Ames, IA area at $1,469 a month, against a median home value of $244K in Story County. Set those two side by side to judge whether a buy-and-hold rental pencils out before you make an offer.
Story County by the numbers
Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.
What’s Included with Every Lead
Every Story County lead starts with the public record itself. We layer in owner and property data from public records and data providers on top. The added-data fields below are as complete as what’s publicly available for that property.
From the source record
Added from public records & data providers
Why Story County Is a Smart Market for Investors
Affordable Entry Points
Story County’s median home prices are well below the state average, allowing investors to acquire properties with strong rent-to-price ratios and build portfolios with modest capital requirements.
Stable Local Economy
The county’s economy is supported by Iowa State University, the county’s dominant employer and a major driver of rental housing demand. This diversified base provides consistent housing demand and reduces vacancy risk for rental investors.
IA Investment Climate
Iowa has phased in a flat individual income tax rate and eliminated its state inheritance tax for most heirs, though property taxes are assessed and levied locally by county, so rental investors benefit from understanding each county's specific tax rate and assessment cycle before acquiring property.
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Common Questions
Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Story County, Iowa?
Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Story County, Iowa, as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/story-county-iowa-real-estate-leads.
How do I get probate leads in Story County?
Probate filings in Story County are delivered as each notice is published. Each lead includes the property address and owner data. Coverage extends to pre-probate (recently-deceased homeowners before estate filing) where the data is available.
What types of real estate leads does Keystone deliver for Story County?
For Story County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.
How soon do Story County leads show up?
New Story County leads are delivered as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property.
Can more than one investor subscribe to Story County?
Yes. Story County is sold on a non-exclusive basis, so you can subscribe any time regardless of who else already has it. Your edge comes from how you work each lead, not from limiting who else can subscribe.
How much do Story County real estate leads cost on Keystone?
Story County is $39 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.