Story County property record for 127 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,800 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,490 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-125-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-125-050 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 127 DOTSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50014-7613 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | HOC |
| Legal Description | BEEDLES SD S100' E180' LOT 4 BLK 1 (SUBJ TO 30' STREET) |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEEDLE'S SD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 NE WOLFPACK DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-2126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $7,490.00 (+7.34%) | $321,100 (+7.5%) Land $150,000 Building $171,100 | $321,100 (+7.5%) Land $150,000 Building $171,100 |
| 2024 | $6,978.00 (-1.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $298,700 Land $177,700 Building $121,000 | $298,700 Land $177,700 Building $121,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,076.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 389 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.
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